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Vol. 67, No. 38

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NORTHWELL SURGEON, WIFE CUOMO TROUNCES KILLED IN PLANE CRASH NIXON IN NASSAU

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NHP street fair draws thousands to village Prizes, raffles highlight day of fun in the sun

BY J E D HENDRIXSON

PHOTO BY JEDIDIAH HENDRIXSON

Kids get to try a free tae kwon do Lesson.

New Hyde Park resident and veteran Gunter Harter sat at a table, smiling and talking with his fellow veterans at the New Hyde Park street fair on Saturday.

“It’s something nice to do with the community,” Harter said.

Harter, a Purple Heart recipient, attended the fair with the New Hyde Park Ernie Pyle American Legion Post 1089, encouraging other former service members to join, like Representative Steve Israel once did for him, and talking with fairgoers about his life.

“It’s been something new to do, attending the fairs these

last three years,” Harter said.

“It’s what I get to do now.”

The fair stretched from Lakeville Road to New Hyde Park Road on Jericho Turnpike.

Over 150 specialty crafters, small businesses and food vendors lined the half-mile stretch of blocked off road. At the far west end of the fair, there was live music by His Boy Elroy.

The Central Boulevard parking lot transformed into a field of inflatable rides and slides. Just in front of it was a food court of sorts, trucks and tents lined up end to end filling the air with scents of carnival foods like fried Oreos and lemonade, and tables and chairs in a makeshift seating area.

Northwell Health sponsored the fair for a fourth

straight year, bringing along with it the “Health and Wellness Pavilion,” a block-long tent with health representatives at tables offering educational tips for health and wellness.

Catherine Dunckley, a certified health educational specialist, presented unconventional, but necessary lifesaving practices to onlookers.

Dunckley performed emergency wound treatment on a foam roller, a cylindrical foam pad like an arm or leg, with a puncture in its side, stuffing the puncture with medicinal gauze.

“It isn’t necessarily common knowledge to stuff the wound to stop the bleeding,” Dunckley said. “So it’s imporContinued on Page 20

District 19 candidates talk guns, marijuana

BY J E S S I C A PA R K S

race for District 19, responded to questions that ranged from Republican Assemblyman their# stances on the statewide Edward Ra and Williston Park legalization of marijuana and Trustee William Carr, his Demo- gun control to infrastructure for cratic opponent in the upcoming bicycles and pedestrians.#

At last Thursday’s Lakeville Estates Civic Association meeting, candidates alternated answering questions submitted by the members of the association in a “town hall debate” style.

Members were concerned about the effects of marijuana on drivers.

As a person who drives for a living, said Bill Cutrone, president of the as-

sociation, “the worst person I want on the road next to me is a drunk or somebody who is now going to be legally allowed to be smoking.”

Ra said he is opposed to the legalization of marijuana.

“Until it is legalized by the federal government, it is still an illegal substance,” he said.

Carr said he is unsure of how to regulate and tax the sale and

recreational use of marijuana, “I would need a lot more answers to make a decision.”

When asked about his position on gun control, Carr said he is for a ban on assault rifles.

Hunters are not the problem and #one does not hunt with an assault rifle, said Carr,#“there is no need other than our military and our police force to have asContinued on Page 81

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MTA, 3TC listen to Forum aims to residents’ concerns push ‘gun sense’ Local traffic, noise pollution top list of anxieties

Same night as Friends of NRA event

BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN

flier.

Net proceeds will go toward shooting sports programs in local communities, the flier said.

Alfred Vacchiano, chairman of the Nassau County Friends of NRA, said that as a group “working for true gun safety education and training,” they “fail to understand why anyone would work against the Friends of NRA program.”

“The inflammatory rhetoric and exaggerations being thrown about on social media sites and some news outlets are deeply concerning to all of us,” Vacchiano said in a written statement. “Reasonable people will understand and reject this hyperbole.”

Vacchiano described the Friends of NRA group as a volunteer one that, over its 25 years, has dedicated over $850 million to go toward educating people about hunter safety and gun safety. He also said the group has never engaged in politics and that

A forum aiming to advance “gun sense” will take place on Thursday at the Great Neck Library on the same night as a fundraiser for the NRA Foundation at the Inn at New Hyde Park.

The forum will feature panelists from local communities affected by gun violence.

The forum is among many responses – ranging from Moms Demand Action planning protests at the inn to the Nassau County Democratic Committee canceling a planned fundraiser there – to the Nassau County Friends of NRA hosting a fundraiser for the NRA Foundation, the nonprofit PHOTO BY JESSICA PARKS arm of the National Rifle Association.

New Hyde Park officials and representatives for the “LIRR Expansion Project” spoke with Among the items at the NRA event being auctioned and raffled residents off are a .410 gauge lever action B Y J E S S I C A P A R K S measures will be put in place to brought forward that has gone shotgun, a Colt Cobra .38 special ease the noise. “The third track 48 hours without being ad- revolver, precision rifles and other Around-the-clock construc- will be outside my bedroom win- dressed.”

NRA gear, according to the event Continued on Page 24 Both village officials and tion to eliminate the grade cross- dow, literally,” she said, “I would ing at Covert Avenue in New like to get some sleep some representatives said they are confident that the design-build Hyde Park, as part of the LIRR nights.”

John Mccarthy, "a represen- method implemented for this project to construct a third track from Floral Park to Hicksville, tative from the MTA, responded: project would facilitate a more is planned to begin in February. “We have put into our contract positive experience for the resiThe road will be closed at the with 3TC very strict guidelines dents affected than previous intersection of the tracks for six on the type of equipment that projects.

Mayor Lawrence J. they can use, what levels of months.

New Hyde Park officials and noise at what times of day and Montreuil said he has seen “an representatives from the MTA times of night, how it’s muffled emphasis on sensitivity to the along with 3rd Track Construc- and putting barriers around the community.”

Brennan said that a designtors, or 3TC, the design-build construction site.”

3TC’s contract includes pro- build is a living, breathing projfirm contracted for the LIRR project, spoke with residents last visions for monetary penalties if ect that has flexibility. “We have Thursday about the construction projected goals are not met, said a team of professionals working and development that will soon Brennan, along with bonuses on this plan which incorporates for exceeding expected perfor- all of the comments we’ve heard be occurring in their town. for the past two years,” he said.

There will be night and mance.

Prior to the closure, utility Brennan stressed that resiweekend work, said Travis BrenPHOTO COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF nan, director of community out- dents should use their multiple companies have been working reach at 3TC,"“with most inten- contact methods to notify the to relocate utilities in order to STATE ASSEMBLYMAN ANTHONY D’URSO sive work performed during the developers of issues they have accommodate the project, and further traffic studies are being State Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso will moderate a gun with the ongoing construction. day.”

Since he has been brought conducted.

Maureen Wagner, a New safety panel the same night as a fundraiser benefiting the Stantec, a consulting comHyde Park resident, asked what onto the team in May, he said, Continued on Page 81 NRA in New Hyde Park. there has been “no concern

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Plane crash kills Manhasset couple Hundreds attend funeral for prominent Northwell cardiac surgeon and real estate broker

BY T E R I W EST Those who knew Jodi Cohen and Dr. L Michael Graver as a couple knew them to be an adventurous, fun-loving pair whose distinct personalities made them perfectly complementary.

Hundreds of people gathered to celebrate memories of the inseparable Manhasset couple at a joint funeral Tuesday after Cohen, a real estate saleswoman, and Graver, chief of adult cardiac surgery at North Shore University Hospital, died in a plane crash on Saturday.

Graver, 65, was piloting the plane, which crashed in a residential area of Woburn, Massachusetts. He and Cohen, 52, were the only people aboard, and no one on the ground was injured.

The funeral at Temple Judea stopped traffic on Searingtown Road in Manhasset.

Jon Cohen, who performed surgery with Graver, emphasized the results of Graver’s confident, precise skills at the funeral.

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Jodi Cohen and Dr. L. Michael Graver “The results of his talents are incalculable,” Cohen said.

“There are literally thousands of people living productive lives and hundreds of people alive

today celebrating weddings, birthdays, births, graduations, communions and bat mitzvahs because of his extraordinary skills.”

The plane took off from Republic Airport in Farmingdale around 9:33 a.m. and was headed for Bedford, Massachusetts, according to the office of Middlesex County District Attorney Marian T. Ryan.

It crashed in a wooded area behind a home shortly after 11 a.m., about seven miles from Hanscom Air Force Base, where it was expected to land.

An investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing, Ryan’s office said. A news release noted “no foul play is expected.”

The aircraft was a small single-engine 2006 Columbia LC41, which Graver owned.

The couple was going to meet Graver’s son Adam and his wife, Puneet Bhullar, for lunch, according to Newsday. Adam is an orthopedic surgeon in Olympia, Washington, but was in Boston for a medical conference.

Graver’s love of flying occupied many of his weekends, said David Brody, vice president of Northwell’s cardiothoracic services.

“It was something he loved,” Brody said.

Graver held a pilot and medical certificate, the two certifications the Federal Aviation Administration requires for private pilots. His most recent private pilot certificate was issued in June 2014.

Adam Graver said that the last year of his father’s life was the happiest he’d ever seen Graver. When he did not get the normal post-landing text from his father and Cohen on Saturday, he knew that something was wrong.

“The floor was taken out from under our feet, and there was nothing to stand on,” Adam said in a speech at the funeral.

“So here we are now, still floating, and I’m not sure when I’m going to land.”

Graver had been a surgeon at Northwell since 1985, starting out at the Long Island Jewish Medical Center before transferring to the Sandra Bass Heart Hospital two years ago.

In New York’s 2013-15 adult cardiac surgery report, Graver Continued on Page 81

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$5M suit alleges abuse at USMMA

BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN A former midshipman and men’s soccer player at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy suffered sustained abuse from teammates before a sexual assault on a team bus, a newly filed lawsuit claims, with coaches allegedly standing at the sidelines or encouraging it.

The federal civil suit, filed in Central Islip on Aug. 31 and amended Monday, seeks $5 million plus punitive damages, and targets seven now graduated student athletes, two assistant coaches and the soccer team head coach. The plaintiff was not identified in the suit.

“It’s about accountability,” Thomas Grasso, one of the plaintiff ’s two attorneys, said in a phone interview. “We are seeking to hold [accountable] those who had direct involvement in the behavior directed at my client and who were in a position to stop it.”

The complaint claims that Cory Maier and Gavin Yingling forced the plaintiff to the floor, pulled down his boxers and shorts, and “forcibly tried to shove a banana and their fingers into Plaintiff ’s anus and privates”

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The U.S. Merchant Marine Academy has been the subject of a federal investigation into a sexual assault that allegedly occurred on a soccer team bus. on the way to a soccer game in September 2016.

Michael Heckmuller, the complaint alleges, also poured a “foul-smelling liquid” – possibly urine – onto the plaintiff ’s head while yelling. “Plebe we told you to shave your pubes!”

“The entire sexual battery attack occurred in full view and in close proximity to all named Defendants, who knew or should

have known that Plaintiff was attacked, yet none took any action to stop, prevent, interrupt or report the attack or render any aid to the Plaintiff,” the suit alleges.

The other four students named in the suit were near t he site of the attack, the suit said, meaning the plaintiff would have to get through them if he wanted to use the lavatory.

In addition to naming seven

students allegedly involved – Maier, Yingling, Heckmuller, David Burkhardt, Brennan Becker, Conner Culiver and Timothy Hughes – it also accuses the coaches, including then assistant coaches John Fitzgerald and Geoff Cochrane, as well as then head coach Michael Smolens of Great Neck, of failing to take action.

This civil suit also outlines a period of alleged escalation before the alleged assault on a team bus traveling to Maryland for a soccer game.

Smolens allegedly made derogatory remarks and “made Plaintiff the targets of jokes and ridicule often with sexual innuendo and connotation” based on his home state of West Virginia.

This in turned “opened the door” to future harassment, the suit claims.

“Plaintiff believed the harassment was going to stop the first month, but the longer it went on, the more often and more hateful the soccer team coaches and players comments became,” the suit claimed.

Smolens could not be reached for comment on Monday.

Among the alleged actions were teammates drawing sexually offensive pictures on the

plaintiff ’s desk with red marker, supergluing his sandals to the barrack floors and waves of verbal harassment on and off the soccer field.

There had also been threats that his physics book would be urinated on if he took it on a soccer team trip, according to the suit.

“The harassment got to a point where Plaintiff could not go to practice without the team making a comment about his family and that he did sexual things with them,” the suit claims.

The suit also claims that Fitzgerald and Cochrane failed to do anything to prevent, protect or help the plaintiff, who feared reporting the attack because of possible retribution. The plaintiff then filed a confidential report and personal statement to the academy, the suit says, before leaving the academy.

Cochrane, who still works at the academy, could not be reached for comment on Monday. Fitzgerald declined to comment on Tuesday.

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Cuomo trounces Nixon in Nassau Receives nearly 75% of vote in county as Gov cruises to primary victory with heavy turnout

BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N

Gov. Andrew Cuomo beat back a challenge from progressive activist and actress Cynthia Nixon last Thursday night, securing nearly two-thirds of the vote in a highturnout primary and even higher support among Nassau County Democrats.

Cuomo, who is seeking his third term as governor, secured about 64.5 percent of votes – or 975,664 – to Nixon’s 33.82 percent, or 511,661 votes, according to state election records.

His rate of victory was even higher in Nassau County, where more than threequarters of voters – or 71,543 – cast a ballot for him. Only 22 percent of Nassau voters, or 20,508, voted for Nixon.

In total, more than 1.5 million of the state’s 5.62 million Democrats voted.

Some 76,282 of Nassau County’s active 368,913 Democrats voted.

Nixon sought to showcase herself as a progressive in favor of single-payer – or publicly funded – healthcare, universal rent control, more funding for public schools and fixing public transit.

She also attacked Cuomo as not doing enough on campaign finance reform, using “the MTA like an ATM,” reproductive rights and only moving to the left on issues like marijuana after she entered the

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo defeated Cynthia Nixon in the Democratic gubernatorial primary election. race.

Cuomo had cast himself as an experienced executive with a record of progressive achievements on gun control, gay marriage, paid family leave and setting a

$15 minimum wage. Cuomo also framed himself as the best equipped to challenge President Donald Trump’s agenda.

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“I think in general, despite some concerns about issues of corruption surrounding the governor, most people view him as having done a very good job and as having treating Nassau County, as well as Long Island, very fairly,” Markowitz said.

Among the Long Island issues, Cuomo seemed mindful of were school aid and the importance of the property tax cap, Markowitz said, while maintaining a generally progressive record.

Craig Burnett, an assistant professor of political science at Hofstra University, said Cuomo’s edge in Nassau likely stemmed from Nixon’s message going too far left and union support getting out the vote for Cuomo.

“Clearly this is Cuomo country,” Burnett said. “I think voters are very leery of some of the programs that Nixon was talking about, especially Medicare-for-All. That’s not going to work very well in Nassau, I think.”

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Curran proposes tight $3.5B budget ‘Operating on a bare-bones budget,’ calls for hiring 100 employees, fixing Assessment Dept.

BY LU K E TORRANCE

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran released a proposed $3.5 billion budget for 2019, which calls for the hiring of 100 employees but no new property tax increases.

“Nassau County is operating on a bare-bones budget,” Curran said in a statement on Monday. “I am holding each department to a tight fiscal discipline. The balanced Fiscal Year 2019 County Budget submitted today does not include a property tax increase. It pays for the services we are delivering now with current revenue.”

The budget includes funding to fill positions at the county’s Assessment Department, which is in the process of fixing Nassau’s property assessment system. Curran said that 100 new hires would be

made to help keep the assessment roll current, as the rolls have not been updated in seven years.

“The single most important investment in the budget is the revitalization of the county’s Department of Assessment,” Curran said. “While it is going to take some time and a lot of hard work to clean up the mess I inherited, I am ready to do what it takes to get Nassau County on the right track.”

The budget also includes funding for a new crime lab, a new police academy and a new Family Court building. What it does not include is money for new pacts with the county’s five major unions.

Their collective bargaining agreement expired last year and new deals have not been reached.

In a news release on the budget, the Curran administration said!it was “developing new revenue sources for future collec-

Nassau County Executive Laura Curran tive bargaining increases” but did not elaborate on what those sources would be.

In addition to new priorities, a chunk of the budget will need to go toward bonds and cert payments that are hanging over the county. The budget must fund more than $175 mil-

lion in payments on over $1.1 billion in bonds issued by the last county executive, Ed Mangano.

An additional $300 million is needed to fund tax debt service for past due certs.

The county currently faces almost $1 billion in cert debt, which administration officials called an “enor-

mous financial burden.”

With no property tax increase, Curran will need to find additional revenue streams — an issue that has been tricky in the past. This year, proposals by Curran to increase red-light fees or park fees were shot down by the Republican-controlled Legislature. The Nassau Interim Finance Authority, the county’s financial control board, has also criticized past budgets for having unrealistic revenue expectations.

The 2019! budget, for example, budgets!$20 million in payments from offtrack betting at the Resorts World Casino at the Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens.

But the Nassau Regional OTB, which handles the off-track betting, disagreed with Nassau this year over the amount and due date, leaving the county with a $12.8 million shortfall, according to Newsday.

“We don’t want to have

a revenue issue halfway through the year,” said Legislator Delia DeRiggiWhitton (D-Glen Cove).

DeRiggi-Whitton said she needed more time to study the budget before she could comment further on it, but said Curran could make the new hires for the assessment department because positions from the Mangano administration had not yet been filled.

“I do agree with trying to get the assessments correct,” she said.

Efforts to reach Legislator Richard Nicolello (R-New Hyde Park), the presiding officer of the county Legislature, were unavailing.

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L.I. diocese settles 293 abuse claims Payments made under program to compensate victims of assault by clergy members

BY LU K E TORRANCE Eleven months ago, the Roman Catholic Diocese of Rockville Centre announced a program to provide financial compensation to those abused by members of the clergy. Since then, 293 men and women have come forward to settle with the church, according to a Newsday report.

According to Camille Biros, the compensation program’s co-administrator, 221 victims have been offered financial settlements while the remaining victims will receive offers in the coming months. According to Newsday, a majority of the claims were filed by men.

Victims who receive a settlement through the Independent Reconciliation and Compensation Program forfeit their" right to sue in the future. The diocese also does not name the

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St. Agnes Cathedral in Rockville Centre. priests accused of abuse.

The program" is being administered by Biros and"Kenneth Feinberg, who has led compensation plans for victims of the Sept. 11 attacks and the BP oil spill.

The two"handled a similar program that compensated victims for the Archdiocese of New York and the Diocese of Brooklyn.

“With this program, we are making a major

commitment to the ongoing healing of survivors of acts of child sexual abuse committed by clergy,” Bishop John O. Barres said when the program was announced last October.

According to the Newsday report, the settlements with victims range from $25,000 to as high as $500,000. Biros said the program was winding down, as the deadline to apply for compensation was in April, although the diocese would still consider claims from victims who are just now coming forward.

These settlements come as the diocese is one of the eight in New York being investigated by state Attorney General Barbara Underwood over how the Catholic Church reviewed cases of sexual abuse and whether they were covered up.

The investigation comes on the heels of a grand jury report released in Pennsylvania last month.

That report found that" at least 1,000 children were abused by 300 priests over a 70-year period, although most of the alleged abuses occurred"before 1990.

The Pennsylvania report criticized Barres over his handling of abuse cases when he was the bishop of Allentown. Barres has rebutted the investigation’s findings.

Last week, Barres released a statement calling on Long Island’s 1.5 million Catholics to join him in prayer ahead of the Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross.

“We have a unique opportunity to pray for survivors of clergy sexual abuse and to pray for the reform, purification and sanctification of the Church in all areas and in all of her members,” Barres wrote in a letter sent to priests in the diocese.

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Herricks staff dons blue tees in solidarity

BY S A M U E L G L A S S E R Approximately 200 Herricks faculty and staff members sporting distinctive blue union T-shirts packed the Board of Education’s meeting last Thursday night in a show of solidarity with the union negotiating team trying to reach a new contract with the board.

The Herricks Teachers’ Association has been working without a contract since June 30.

“The negotiation process has been difficult and I am dismayed that for the first time there is no contract at the start of the year,” union President Nidya Degliomini said in an interview.

The turnout necessitated moving the meeting from its usual venue – the board room at the Herricks Community Center – to the auditorium, where the board faced a “sea of blue,” Degliomini said.

“We told the board that we told our members to save the date” and then, earlier on Thursday informed the board of the expected turnout, prompting the move to the larger room, she said.

Superintendent Fino Celano opened the meeting noting the “smooth” opening of school and then called for public comments.

Addressing the board, Degliomini said that the teachers and support staff “are undeniably part of the Herricks success” and in a rousing speech cited the numerous academic awards and recognitions earned by the high school and middle school departments in nearly every course of study, asking the members of each department to stand as she recited the list.

After the meeting, Degliomini said that the union “is committed to achieving a settlement that is fair to the community, students and teachers … We always worked amicably with the board.”

In an interview, Celano said that “the board is committed to a settlement that is fair and equitable, not only for the teachers but to the Herricks community.”

When told that was the same thing that

Degliomini said, he replied, “It’s good to hear that we are both on the same page.”

He said that a mediator is working with both sides to reach an agreement.

Neither Celano nor Degliomini would discuss which issues are the sticking points in the talks.

In a scheduled presentation, Gary Gonzalez, vice president of Park East Construction Corp., the construction manager for the district’s $29.5 million capital improvement project, said that Phase 2 involving the new high school cafeteria, the athletic field grandstand and the comfort station was about 75 percent complete.

The cafeteria received approval from the Nassau County Health Department last month and was operational with the opening of school, although there are a few odds and ends that need to be finished, he said. The comfort station and grandstand are expected to be completed in October and a new driveway and dropoff loop at the Denton Avenue School were also completed, he noted.

The completed Phase 1 involved installing new artificial turf on the high school#athletic field and replacing about one-quarter of the interior doors and all of the door locks districtwide. Phase 3 will entail replacing windows and continuing the door replacement throughout the district.

The capital plan is largely funded by a $25 million bond issue that was approved by the voters in December 2016.

The rest of the funding comes from capital reserve funds.

Also on the agenda was a review of the district’s administrative goals for the current school year.

Celano noted that goals are not “themes or flavors of the month” but are expected to have a lasting impact on the district and become measures of accountability. Some goals can be targeted for completion year by year while others are continuous over several years.

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NHP board faces 3rd track woes Development of track rerouting concerns, continued issues of parking on Park Avenue

BY J E D HENDRIXSON The New Hyde Park Board of Trustees is dealing with parking issues on Park Avenue, in addition to new traffic patterns developing as a result of the construction of a Covert Avenue underpass as part of the LIRR third track project.

Residents expressed concern Tuesday night at Village Hall over congestion and rerouting of traffic through the area, with navigational apps like Waze sending more cars down previously quiet roads.

Mayor Lawrence Montreuil listened to residents’ grievances following a public information session on the LIRR third track project last Thursday. He assured them that the board would continue to work with the MTA, LIRR, 3TC (third track contractors) and VERTEX, an engineering firm hired by the village, to alleviate residential

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Village of New Hyde Park Mayor Lawrence Montreuil concerns.

“There is plenty of collaboration going on,” Montreuil said. “Our own retained engineering firm has been invited to work with them on this project to ensure we’re accommodated.”

The village has retained

VERTEX to review noise control, traffic plans, rodent control and related construction documents.

Utility relocation work at Covert Avenue has begun and will continue through January in " preparation of the underpass construction, slated to begin in February and continue

for six months. The construction team has provided cones, flagmen and signs to minimize interruptions.

The excavation has raised concern among nearby residents about a possible problem with rodents.

“There has been some rodent control measures implemented,” village Trustee Rainer Burger said. “So we’ll check with them as to what exactly they did to combat that.”

In addition to the Covert Avenue construction, a road restoration project on South 9th Street and North 6th Street will be accepting bids in the coming weeks. This project comes as a result of a $897,000 grant secured by state Sen. Elaine Phillips in connection with negotiations on the third track project.

Phillips also secured a $250,000 system for award management (SAM) grant for the village. That money will fund an electronic parking meter system capable of accepting

credit cards and pay-by-phone apps.

Parking on Park Avenue, as well as South 12th Street, is a continued concern of residents, who say stop signs are being obstructed and driveways are on occasion completely blocked by vehicles. Mayor Montreuil heard suggestions to implement nightly parking restrictions.

On Monday, the village will host a meeting of the Town-Village Aircraft Safety and Abatement Committee for the Town of Hempstead.

The Port Authority will be closing Runway 13L at John F. Kennedy Airport for nearly the next year. Aircraft are likely going to be diverted to 22L, the runway that aligns with New Hyde Park. The committee will address the effects of aircraft noise on residents’ health.

The board will meet again on Tuesday, Oct. 2, at 8 p.m. in Village Hall.

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Author visit, book signing at library The Gold Coast Public Library announces a free and open to the public author visit with Steve Israel. The former

congressman and author of the book “Big Guns” will be visiting the library on Sept. 27 at 7 p.m. to discuss his latest work.

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Major league baseball great Mike Piazza shares some muscle power with a new friend at Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park.

The former "Mets catcher chatted with hospital staff and patient families and signed autographs for his many fans.

Free health screenings North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the North Hempstead Town Board have announced that Project Independence, the Town’s innovative ‘aging-in-place’ initiative, is once again partnering with St. Francis Hospital’s Community Outreach Program to provide residents with free health screenings.

“Project Independence is proud to partner with the St. Francis Hospital Community Outreach Program to hold free health screenings for our residents throughout the Town of North Hempstead with the goal of providing access to high quality healthcare to all in our community,” said Bosworth.

The screenings, which will be offered at the St. Francis Outreach Bus, will include a brief cardiac history, blood pressure screening, a simple blood test for cholesterol and diabetes screening with appropriate patient education and referrals as needed for clients above the age of 18.

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Ex credit union COO took $465K: prosecutors

BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N A former chief operating officer for the Winthrop-University Hospital Employees Federal Credit Union was arraigned in court on embezzlement charges on Wednesday, with prosecutors alleging she stole more than $465,000 during her seven-year tenure.

According to prosecutors, Suzanne Silva, 35, of Carle Place allegedly made $465,172 worth of unauthorized transfers from the Winthrop credit union’s operating accounts to personal accounts for herself and family members.

This money was allegedly used for Caribbean cruises, traveling to Cancun, and thousands of dollars each month for Amazon and Etsy purchases, prosecutors said.

“As alleged in the indictment, Silva abused her authority as Chief Operating Officer and stole hundreds of thousands of dollars from the credit union, which she used to fund an extravagant lifestyle,” U.S. Attorney Richard Donoghue said in a statement Wednesday. “Today’s arrest demonstrates that this office will hold executives at financial institutions accountable for abrogating their duties and using their access to line their pockets.”

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Silva was arrested on Wednesday and appeared later in the day in federal court in Central Islip.

Silva’s employment was terminated in June.

Carol Kristianson, the president and CEO of Winthrop-University Hospital Employees Federal Credit Union, was not immediately available for comment Wednesday afternoon.

According to the credit union’s website, its membership extends to employees, family members and volunteers of NYU Winthrop-University Hospital and a number of connected businesses in the area.

Silva faces a maximum 30 years’ imprisonment if convicted, according to prosecutors.

“Greed surfaces at all levels when criminals see a payday, and they think no one is watching,” FBI Assistant Director-in-Charge William Sweeney said in a statement. “In this investigation, someone noticed nearly half a million dollars was gone and now the COO faces criminal charges. This should serve as an example to others who believe their title enables them to escape notice when engaging in illegal behavior.”

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End party control of election boards

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uppose the two political parties with the most registered voters were each given $7.5 million to dole out in salaries to their members to oversee elections.! And all other parties, as well as unaffiliated voters, received none.

And those same two parties with the most registered voters received 100 percent of the authority to oversee elections. And all other parties, as well as unaffiliated voters, received none.

Even though the two political parties represented less than 72 percent of the voters in your county.

Welcome to Nassau County.

And welcome to New York state, where! the same system of two-party control works in every county and the state as well. Only worse.

Republicans and Democrats have established a system in which only Republicans and Democrats have authority over state and county elections and who gets hired to run them.

In other words, we’ve entrusted the oversight of our elections to the only agency in the state intentionally and legally set up to be a patronage organization.

In Nassau County, more than $15 million of the county election board’s more than $19 million budget goes to salaries.

And what does that $15 million buy you?

As Blank Slate Media reporter Rebecca Klar reported last week, a dumping ground for failed elected officials, relatives of politicians of both parties and, in at least one case, an elected official.

Best qualified for a position?

Don’t be silly.

Anthony Santino, for instance, did such a bad job that he became

the first Republican in more than 100 years to lose an election for Hempstead town supervisor.

After making sweetheart deals to party faithful in Hempstead, he resigned two days before the end of his term – to take a position as administrative assistant at the Board of Elections. At a salary of $160,000 a year.

Democrat Robert Troiano, a former senior policy adviser to North Hempstead Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth and county legislator, was Nassau County Executive Laura Curran’s pick for traffic and parking violations commissioner.

Until it was discovered that he had racked up more than $80,000 in federal income tax liens. His punishment? He was appointed to a position at the Board of Elections.

At a salary of $140,000 a year.

Former North Hempstead Democratic Party Chairman Gerard Terry, currently serving time for state tax fraud, also had a job at the county agency before stepping down when he faced charges.

It was one of six politically appointed, taxpayer-funded jobs Terry once simultaneously held.

Lawrence Levy, executive dean of the National Center for Suburban Studies at Hofstra, said dividing control of election boards between Republicans and Democrats might have made sense at one point when both parties represented a much higher percentage of registered voters.

“Now that [indepedendents] have grown exponentially in the days since this system was created, the question should be raised whether the interest of these voters is represented by a system that gives overwhelming influence to the two major parties,” Levy said.

George Washington, it should be noted, was not a member of a

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by John Adams, a Federalist, and Thomas Jefferson, a DemocraticRepublican.

But we’re sure that nobody would want any of them to be president in 2018.

And as far as state politics is concerned, just ask Gov. Elliot Spitzer, state Comptroller Alan Hevesi, state Attorney General Eric Schneiderman, state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silverman the many benefits of two-party control.

Or, maybe, not. Within a few years of each other, they all resigned in disgrace.

The state election board’s activities have made Nassau County’s waste of taxpayer money on undeserving officials look relatively harmless.

The four-member state Board

of Elections is made up of two Democrats and two Republicans who are appointed by the governor at the recommendation of the two major state party chairmen and Assembly and Senate leaders. For qualifications, see above.

Nearly 20 years ago, the board quietly created a gigantic loophole in the state’s campaign finance laws when it decided that limited liability companies were no different from people.

New York law actually treats corporate donations reasonably, limiting them to $5,000 a year.

But individuals could contribute $60,800 a year to any statewide candidate. And the Board of Elections decided that limited liability companies were just like people, only richer.

The result was to allow companies to contribute a virtually unlimited amount of money to can-

didates each year since forming an LLC takes less time than doing your laundry.

Not content with the damage done 20 years ago, the state election board recently passed rules limiting the powers of an independent chief enforcement counsel charged with going after campaign finance improprieties.

Better to protect their friends from investigations into campaign finance violations.

The current system of overseeing county and state elections is, in short, a mess.

Third parties are disadvantaged and taxpayers are forced to pick up the tab for Republicans and Democrats buying the allegiance of party faithful.

It is time to eliminate the current system and put paid professionals outside the party system in charge.

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KREMER’S CORNER

Missed opportunities in White House

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t’s no secret that I enjoy writing.

I have written two books and to date have written over 350 opinion columns since 1998. I have always wanted to write a book about some of the American presidents but it is a monumental task.

If I could write a book about the presidents who I have lived to see, I would have called it “Missed Opportunities.”

I would start out with John F. Kennedy whose failures had more to do with fate than with bad judgments or dumb mistakes.

During his brief period in office he set a high mark for vision and articulated a host of possible reforms that would elevate our country. His handling of the confrontation with Russia’s Nikita Khrushchev over Russian intervention in Cuba, was indeed a profile in courage.

Richard Nixon, while not my favorite, was able to make history by traveling to China, a place where no Republican would dream of visiting.

He defied his party and got

America to understand that sometimes confronting your adversary is the way to bring about change. His foreign relations successes would have made him a great leader in the history books, but his failures at home brought his presidency down to a crashing end.

America owed a great deal to Gerald Ford for having the courage to pardon Richard Nixon to avoid our country from being involved in years of angst.

But President Ford, despite having years of success in Congress, could never escape the image of being a bumbler, incapable to leading at a time when leadership was badly needed.

His effort at being elected to a full term ended with his defeat at the hands of Georgia Gov. Jimmy Carter.

President Carter had the smarts to be a leader and understood what the obstacles were that a president needed to conquer.

But Carter surrounded himself with his Georgia buddies, most of whom were incapable of providing wise counsel.

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In the end, faced with the Iranian hostage crises, Carter was unable to muster the strength required to get the hostages released. In the end, he was outsmarted by smarter Ronald Reagan.

Most Americans, from either party, have developed a great deal of nostalgia for the Reagan years because for one brief shining moment he made Americans feel better about themselves and about their country.

He was able to raise taxes four times and do things that no Republican would dare to do.

But like many other presidents, his final years were riddled with scandal. The Iran Contra episode tainted his legacy and history gives him mixed reviews.

President George H.W. Bush was a classy president who had all of the history needed to succeed.

But he lacked the ability to convince the voters that he understood their pain and served only one term.

President Clinton had the ideas and vision to make him a leader for all people. His reforms were historic but fell victim to personal weakness that debased his legacy.

President George W. Bush continued the family dynasty but never had the smarts of his father. He was able to serve two full terms but in the end will be remembered most for getting America into the war in Iraq which today continues to drain our federal budget. Bush listened to the wrong people and never seized the moment of

greatness.

President Barack Obama had the fastest rise to power of any American president.

From an obscure start as a community organizer he rose to become a state legislator, a U.S. senator and then was elected president on the promise of hope and change.

He did many positive things but in the end they were not enough for him to meet everyone’s expectations.

To be fair, he never had any help from the Republican Party, and no doubt their campaign to undermine him succeeded.

President Donald Trump has time left to his first term but even his most loyal supporters will admit that his tenure has failed to unite America.

Once elected president, any successful candidate should read some of the history books and see how leaders succeeded and how consensus was built.

At this early stage, it is safe to say he too has missed his golden opportunity

A LOOK ON THE LIGHTER SIDE

Watch out for the stand-alone world

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was in Macy’s not too long ago, looking for shoes. How could such a large department be composed entirely of ugly, uncomfortable-looking shoes?

Suddenly I spotted a style that might do — if the store had a pair in my size. I grabbed the sample and kept walking, looking for a salesman to show it to.

I couldn’t find one, though; it seemed they were all on lunchbreak at the same time.

Suddenly, a deep voice started shouting. “Hey! You!” it said.

“Stop right there! Where do you think you’re going with that?”

I turned around to see who was causing such trouble. Apparently, it was me! A man had popped out from behind a shoe display, pointing and shouting at me.

“You can’t take that out of here,” he continued.

I looked where he was pointing: at the shoe in my hand. “I’m not taking it anywhere,” I replied, as calmly as I could manage. “I was just looking for you.

Here. I need these in a size 9 —

maybe 9-and-a-half.”

“I don’t do that,” he said. “I don’t work at Macy’s.”

“Really?” I said. “That’s odd.

Because here you are, standing with me in the middle of the Macy’s shoe department. And it is Macy’s, right? At least, that was the name on the side of the building when I walked in, just minutes ago.”

“This is a stand-alone.”

“Whatever. These are shoes.

I need shoes. Do you sell shoes?

Or not?”

I still don’t know the answer to that question. I can tell you I did not buy any shoes that day… or at Macy’s ever again.

But we must brace ourselves for more of the same, because Macy’s announced, some months ago, that they would soon be redesigning entire stores to follow the example of that shoe department. They want the whole store to become a collection of “stand-alone” sections — each selling goods at a steep discount, or what they are pleased to call an “off-brand concept.”

I want to know: is that “off ”

JUDY EPSTEIN

A Look on the Lighter Side as in “Off-Broadway?” Or as in “The fish is ‘off ’ today, better order something else if you value your health.”

Either way, I am not enthused.

How will they work each of these tiny sections? Will each one have its own sales clerk and register? I doubt it; the whole idea seems to be to spend less money, not more, on personnel.

Or will potential customers be accosted, like I was in that shoe department when we cross

invisible borders in search of a clerk? Will we be zapped by an invisible fence when we stray?

It sounds to me like the Titanic, announcing it will turn itself into a thousand tiny rowboats. (Actually, that might have worked better than this.)

I’m afraid it will end up with all the ambiance of a badly-lit hole-in-the-wall — except in those, at least the whole place is small enough that you can raise your voice and get help with a zipper even when everybody is outside for a smoke. I don’t know what happens when you need help in a Macy’s “standalone.” You really will “stand alone.”

Yes, service is going the way of the dodo. But we’d better adapt because it seems that nobody wants to be a department store anymore.

Lord & Taylor has gone so far as to announce it will be vacating its Fifth Avenue flagship store, entirely! (Although not, thank goodness, the one they just renovated in Manhasset, as far as I know.) Their parent com-

pany wants to “increase focus on digital opportunity,” whatever that means. Also on “improving profitability.” I know what that means: no people.

It’s as if they want me to leave their stores and buy everything from Amazon… but I don’t want to! I can’t think of anything drearier than a world full of people all alone every day, hunched over phones or computer keyboards, trying to figure out “Will that hurt my feet? Is that black, or blue?”

I see a million drones, flying out a million purchases…which probably won’t even fit.

Who will sponsor the Fourth of July Fireworks? Or the Thanksgiving Day Parade?

Don’t tell me Amazon — like a big fleet of drones will get those balloons down Broadway every year, without knocking into lamp-posts or killing anyone.

It’ll be a world of drones — made of, by and for other drones. I hope there’s another planet ready soon for people to live on. That’s where you’ll find me. In comfortable shoes!

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On which side do you stand on trees?

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magine if trees gave free wifi. We’d all be planting like crazy. It’s a pity they only give us the oxygen we breathe.” — unknown A couple of weeks ago, with summer’s heat in final form, the temperatures hit above 90s.

Right before a thunderstorm broke the heat, our elementary school children returned after a hot day spent in rooms without air conditioning, baked and ready for their own personal meltdown.

I had walked across the street from my house to the “other side of the street.” !

While waiting for the kids to hop off the school bus, my neighbor and I started speaking about street trees.

She stressed how we need to be “more reasonable.” She stated that shade trees don’t belong in our streetscape, their large canopies get stuck in the power lines.

I noticed as she made her case against large shade trees in suburban settings that she was standing beneath a majestic, mature Pin Oak. I asked her kindly to walk with me across the street and finish our talk there, on the sunny side of the street. She didn’t

want to do that in this excruciating heat. Why? Trees help us stay cool when it’s hot, and even keep us warm when it’s cool, lowering power bills in houses they serve.

Large shade trees are also my trusted companions and cover when it rains.!

It is well known that mature trees play an important role in storm-water management by reducing runoff.

Trees capture and store rainfall with their canopy (a process known as interception).

When planted and pruned responsibly, trees can reliably serve the life-giving job they were designed to do.

But, for ease and efficiency, PSEG moves in with their task force, trimming away and ignoring the natural structure of trees.

They recently left a big “V” in the canopies of trees at the first stretch of Main Street to make room for the power lines.

To me, this “V” stands for “Value.” Where are your personal values?

A million dollar grant awarded to “re-Vitalize upper Main Street” is planned to result in the removal of 19 trees.

One casualty, the Pin Oak

HILDUR PALSEOTTIR Earth Matters (marked in engineers report #23) outside Wild Goose Restaurant on Main Street, was at least 2 feet in diameter, and is now gone forever (please visit and pay respect to the tree stump).

It will take half a decade to grow a suitable replacement.

Planned replacement trees cannot possibly offset the immediate damage done to the ecosystem.

A healthy oak tree does so much more than provide shade; it is a host to biodiversity, assists with stormwater management and purifies the air and soil.

If you have doubts about the

usefulness of street-trees please enjoy this report published by the EPA in 2013:! https:// www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2015-11/documents/stormwater2streettrees. pdf#page27 To learn about the relative value of trees please visit i-Tree tools! http://www.itreetools. org/.

RIP #23, you could’ve intercepted thousands of gallons of rainwater per year, sadly your services were not recognized.

There are sustainable ways to balance power lines and trees, Great Neck secured FEMA Hazard Mitigation Assistance Program support and are moving a small portion of their wires underground.

Westhampton is working on progressive ecological design where they plan to move the wires away from trees, behind buildings and/or to parking lots.

Where does Port Washington stand?

We are already experiencing the consequences of climate change and as a waterfront community especially at risk.

The rate of deforestation worldwide is at twice the rate

of reforestation.

It is appropriate to think in long-term solutions, rather than quick fixes, before extensive street-scaping projects are carried out.

It is now time to think about where you stand and consider how to be a good ancestor to our great-great grandchildren.

Together we’ve got enough seeds to grow a forest.

Let’s make a concrete plan (no pun intended) to show our respect for life.

Dedicating an oak grove in suitable soil to the memory of felled trees on upper Main Street is an excellent start. !

A group of concerned neighbors meets at Port Washington Public Library every fourth Wednesday of the month.

The next meeting is Wednesday Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. at the Hagedorn Room.

Please feel welcome to join our group of eco-literate and environmentally conscious neighbors.

Most importantly, this meeting is open to moms and dads, who are not experts, but want to learn how to live sustainably.

Dr. Hildur Palsdottir,!Rev.,!Sol Center,!Port Washington.

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A frozen moment of anti-Semitism

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hree years ago on a bright September morning, my wife Dale phoned me at my office in Roslyn Heights to tell me about something disturbing that had just happened to her.

It was a few days before the Jewish New Year when our family comes together.!!

Dale and I both grew up in New Jersey. We relocated permanently to Long Island after we were married in 1980. We raised our children here. She has been teaching art to high school students at the Hebrew Academy of Five Towns and Rockaway, a Yeshiva in Cedarhurst, for close to 35 years.

This is the story she told to me.

She had been shopping at King Kullen in Island Park, about a mile-and-a-half from our home in Long Beach. She

was standing in a checkout line unloading a shopping cart full of groceries on to the conveyer belt.

A large man stepped up to wait in line behind her.

He had only a few items in a smaller hand-held basket. He seemed agitated; she said she thought it was because he’d have to wait.

Trying to be helpful, she pointed out to him that a cashier had just opened another register just a few aisles away and that there was no one standing in that line.

The man didn’t react. He just stood there, muttering under his breath, appearing to be dissatisfied with the pace of the transaction in front of him.

In my wife’s basket were a number of items for cooking and baking traditional foods

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for the holidays: brisket, chicken, soup greens, matzo ball mix, and so forth.

Also in the basket were four Yahrzeit candles that we light each year at this time to remember our parents, three of whom died in the 1990s, all well before their 80th

birthdays. My mother-in-law Ida was the only one who made it past the age of 80.

The man continued mumbling under his breath and, finally, he said out loud: “You know the ovens are still open.”

It was a frozen moment.

The checkout girl and Dale just looked at one another. It was one of those surreal moments that can leave one feeling momentarily numb.

There was no physical altercation, no yelling, no overt anger. But, in my view, it was every bit of a violent moment.

As she recounted her experience she said, “I wish you were there with me.” I thought about that. Had I been there I’m not sure what I would have done. Initiated a physical confrontation?! Shouted him down?

Assessed him as mentally disturbed and ignored him?

Calmly asked him, “What do you mean by that?” I’ll never know for sure.!

What I do know is that anti-Semitism is alive and well.

My wife’s disturbing experience, on the eve of our High Holy Days, was a fleeting yet indelibly shocking moment and reminder of how close to the surface anti-Semitism is, particularly in the increasingly divided nation our children are inheriting. !

Andrew Malekoff is the Executive Director of North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center, which provides comprehensive mental health services for children from birth through 24 and their families. To find out more, visit! www.northshorechildguidance.org.

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Days of awe: a time for all to reflect

I

t is the Days of Awe for a mere 1.6 percent of the United States and a measly 0.2 percent of the world’s population.

Yet, we are supposed to believe that during these 10 days, all 7 billion of us pass one by one for judgment for the coming year: Who shall live, and who shall die. Who by water and who by fire. Who by sword and who by wild beast…,” according to the Unetanah Tokef! prayer.

But there is another section: when we read the Torah portion that is assigned to this holiday — the willingness of Abraham to sacrifice his son Isaac — that resulted in the covenant with God and Jews’ selection as the “Chosen people”.

There was that portion in which God promised to make Israel a great nation that would make the leaders of other nations tremble. Lost to most is the fact that God first promises to make a great nation of Ishmael, Hagar’s son, who Sarah forces Abraham to cast out.

We are still wrestling with all these issues, just as Jacob, who cheated his twin brother Esau out of his birthright, wrestled with the “angel” and took on the name, Israel, after his enlightenment.

But what if instead of God’s blessing, Abraham’s “seed” was cursed?

Instead of the promise of

becoming a great nation that has spread its values of Tikkun Olam around the world, millions and millions of Jews through the millennia have been subject to persecution, pograms, ethnic cleansing, genocide.

It seems to me (according to the graph I saw years ago at the Museum of the Diaspora in Tel Aviv) that every time the population of world Jewry gets to 20 million, there is another genocide.

We may feel fairly comfortable, even cocooned, here in the New York metropolitan area, but the World Jewish Congress is seeing a disturbing rise in anti-Semitism.

“It’s not just in Charlottesville with people marching in street chanting ‘Jews will not replace us.’ Not just there,” Lawrence M. Kimmel, CEO of Rung-Up, a marketing company that has developed campaigns for the World Jewish Congress to raise awareness and combat anti-Semitism, in a talk “Fighting Today’s Jewish Battles,” he gave at North Shore Towers.

In 2016, there were 382,000 anti-Semitic posts published online — one every 83 seconds; 31,000 posts called for violence against Jews.

“In the United Kingdom, for as long as we have kept records, anti-Semitism is at highest level ever — it spiked

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after Brexit. In Poland, Hungary, Germany, Austria, France, Sweden — and you might not realize in confines of North Shore Towers, anti-Semitism now the highest it’s ever been in America. Go to Berkeley, UCLA, the University of Michigan and anti-Semitism is again apparent,” Kimmel said.

Poland in February passed a law making it illegal — punishable by up to three years in prison — to claim Poland was complicit in the Nazi atrocities committed on Polish soil during World War II. It is illegal to use the term “Holocaust” at all. ! “There were 3.5 million Jews in Poland before the war; now if you look hard, you might find 35,000,” said Irving Roth, the director of Temple Judea of Manhasset Holocaust Resource Center’s Adopt A Survivor Program, at a screening at the Gold Coast Arts Center

of a Holocaust awareness film produced by HBO, “The Number on Great-Grandpa’s Arm.” “Poland wants to bury its history of persecution of Jews as soon as possible so the world will not know… Now, if you say ‘Auschwitz was a Polish death camp,’ you go to jail.”

This is significant because as Kimmel said, “the Holocaust was a defining event in the entire history of the Jewish people — important not only for all that was lost but Israel was created partially out of the rational behavior of nations, or the guilt of nations. The Holocaust has been to some degree a protector of anti-Semitism since.”

But today, 95 percent of world’s population was not alive during the Holocaust.“46 percent of world’s population doesn’t know the Holocaust occurred.

Among those who have heard of the Holocaust, 32 percent think it’s exaggerated or a myth,” Kimmel said. “This defining event for us as a people is losing some of its power — and that’s not the only issue.

The biggest issue confronting Jewish people today is not a challenge from without, but within — an existential threat if you’re a Jew.” The global Jewish population is!minuscule —!just 14.5 million (of which 90 percent live either in Israel or the United States) out of 7.5 billion.

By 2050, !there will be 1.2 billion more Muslims, 749 million more Christians, but the number of Jews throughout the world will likely increase a mere 2.2 percent to 16 million, equaling the number of Jews in the world in 1933 before 6 million were exterminated in the Holocaust.

“The WJC said we have to do something about these issues now — increased antiSemitism, delegitimization of Israel, not allow the Holocaust to be forgotten and not allow the next generation not to be engaged any more.”

“Anti-Semitism has been replaced in an acceptable form to many people — that’s why we need to understand,” Roth said. “It is no longer ‘anti-Semitism’ it is called ‘anti-Israel’.

This is a new form of anti-Semitism, repackaged so brilliantly, Goebbels would be proud. All of a sudden, Jews are aggressors.”

“Our children and grandchildren must know because they have to stand up to the lies on college campuses. What is on campus today will be policy tomorrow. Make sure your children, grandchildren, greatgrandchildren understand, the lies, the history. Unless we really know it, we can’t argue.

99% of evil people have no idea what history is. ..We need to be prepared to fight this evil, every day of the week.”

READERS WRITE

Questions to ponder about the NRA

I

n his letter of Aug. 31, Eric Spinner sings the praises of the National Rifle Association.

He points out that the NRA offers excellent safety courses and “teaches women how to shoot.”

He sums up stating: I’m proud to be a member of the National Rifle Association, as they represent safe, legal, skilled ownership and use of firearms by all, and are firmly aligned on the side of good enforcement of existing gun laws.

These arguments state the case well, but they present about one-half of what one needs to know about the NRA I

have framed some questions for Mr. Spinner.

If he can answer them honestly, we should all rush out and seek NRA membership.

What is the relationship between gun manufacturers and the NRA? Why does 71% of our population want stricter gun controls and background checks?

What role did the NRA play in helping Donald Trump get elected in 2016?

Why did the NRA spend $54 million to elect a Republican Congress and President in 2016?

Why did the NRA spend $37 million opposing a 1915 bill

prohibiting anyone on the government’s “terrorist watch-list” from purchasing a gun.

Mr. Spinner recommends that we should all take a gun safety class, and spend a few hours at the County range with a trained instructor.

Actually, I had that experience at Fort Dix where I had the opportunity to fire mortars, M-1 rifles and machine guns, none of which led to my becoming a “gun-lover.”

In researching my response to Mr. Spinner, I came across an interesting statement by a Constitutional Law professor.

His radical argument was that we should do away with

the 2nd amendment altogether.

His rationale was that it was outdated and a threat to liberty.

He wrote: “When the Second Amendment was adopted in 1791, there were no weapons remotely like the AR-15 assault rifle…”

He continued arguing that liberty is not a one way street.

While there is a deprivation of liberty when you take away one’s right to carry a concealed weapon or have a waiting period before a sale is consummated, the professor argues that liberty is a two way street.

It also includes the liberty to… send your kids to kindergarten and first grade… it

includes the liberty to go to a movie, to go to your religious house of worship, to college, to work, to go to a hair salon, to a community center, to a supermarket, to go anywhere… without having to weigh the risk of being gunned down by someone wielding a weapon that can easily kill you and countless others.

The law professor who penned these words went on to become the president of the United States. His name is Barrack Obama.

Dr. Hal Sobel Great Neck

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Link between Jews, Israel, anti-Semitism

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’ve known for the longest time that there had to be some common philosophy (although, perhaps, a weak one) linking the same hard left faces together that I see at antiTrump rallies, at women’s rights rallies, at pro-LGBTQ rallies, at Black Lives Matter rallies, at anti-gun rallies, at Antifa rallies, at anti-Israel rallies, at pro-Democratic Socialist rallies, at proPalestinian rallies, at Occupy Wall Street rallies, etc., etc.

I knew that common philosophy couldn’t be Marxism, because so many of those hard left faces that I saw didn’t look educated enough to know what Marxism actually advocates and so many of those faces certainly didn’t look old enough to remember when the CPUSA had any kind of a voice in this coun-

try, at all.

So, what is the common philosophic thread binding Zephyr Teachout, Bernie Sanders, Cynthia Nixon, Bill Di Blasio, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and many others, with less recognizable faces, together? It’s “intersectionality.”

I stumbled across “intersectionality” when I read a very enlightening article about Great Britain’s current left-wing Labour Party, that appeared in a recent issue of an English language magazine devoted to Israel and its survival.

However, before I quote from that article, here’s some of what I found on the Internet about “intersectionality.” “’Intersectional’ theory asserts that people are often disadvantaged by multiple sources

of oppression, their race, class, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and other identity markers. Professor Kimberle Crenshaw, of the University of Chicago, was the first to introduce, in 1989, ‘intersectionality’ as part of Marxist feminist critical theory, when presenting a paper that she had written for the university’s legal forum.”

“Intersectionality” is having a negative impact on all Jews and on Israel today, and it has become a convenient cover for anti-Semitism, as I think is well explained in the following quote from that magazine story that I mentioned above.

“A fashionable new-wave philosophy called ‘intersectionality’ has captured the left-wing in the UK and in the USA. ‘intersectionality’ holds that there is a

link between all manifestations of oppression, however diverse, and therefore, between all victims. Female victims of sexual inequality have a bond with black victims of racial inequality and with victims of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender inequality, and so on. ‘Intersectionality’ decrees that Palestinians are quintessential victims, and that their villainous oppressors are Israel, which it accuses of every sort of monstrous criminality, including genocide.

The logic of ‘intersectionality decrees that anyone who opposes racism, homophobia or sexism MUST NECESSARILY OPPOSE ISRAEL. That diktat is easily extended to all who support Israel (primarily Jews), and by a further extension, (to) all Israelis, most of whom happen

to be Jews. This is how eminent academics have come to refuse to engage professionally with their Israeli counterparts, while stoutly maintaining that they are not anti-Semitic in doing so.”

I hope that you’ve found the above edifying and that you will deny the validity of ‘intersectionality’ when you are faced with it.

When in college, I studied some anthropology, paleoanthropology and some sociology.

Tribalism, ethnic and other diversities, human development and the rise of nationalism, are covered in those courses.

I wish the originators of ‘intersectionality’ had studied some anthropology and sociology, too.

Joel Katz Port Washington

An open letter to NHP dinner not an event Jean Celender sponsored by the NRA

M

ayor Celender, I live on Welwyn Road and I have some questions for you: Where is the resident parking garage that you promised us — is it in the hands of the “if you want nothing done we’re here to serve you” committee, or was this garage just a pretense to make County Executive Laura Curran think that you actually care about the quality of life of your constituents?

When was the last time you tried to drive, shop or park on Welwyn Road, or do you purposely avoid this area?

Are you waiting for someone to get killed by one of the huge number of daily buses that you routed onto Welwyn Road before you finally reroute them?

Why does the village issue a conditional use permit to Shop Delight, which the store owner has no intention of complying with and the village has no intention of enforcing?

Why are the parking spac-

es on Welwyn Road reserved for Shop Delight’s non-resident employees for more than 12 hours a day, preventing me from parking on the street where I live?

When was the last time code enforcement ticketed the multitude of illegally parked Shop Delight employees’ cars?

When will you deal with the double parked cars in front of Shop Delight that blow horns incessantly and block up the street so traffic can’t get through?

Since all of Welwyn Road is used as a personal delivery zone for Shop Delight’s suppliers, why don’t you put up signs declaring it as such?

Better yet, why not change the name of Welwyn Road to “Shop Delight Avenue”?

And finally, will you ever come down from your ego trip and actually serve your constituents’ needs?

Leo Pfeifer Village of Neck Plaza (We want our “Great” back!)

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write in opposition to the editorial in the Aug. 31 edition of the Manhasset Times.

The editorial talks about the upcoming Nassau County Friends of NRA dinner in New Hyde Park.

The editorial contains incorrect information and I respectfully request that you print a retraction.

The editorial suggests that the dinner is a fundraiser for the NRA and that is false.

The dinner is a fundraiser

for the NRA Foundation, which is a 501 (C) (3) not for profit organization that is completely different from and financially independent of the NRA. Not one dollar of any money raised by these dinners across the United States is used for political purposes.

Monies raised are donated to organizations such as the Boy Scouts of America and 4H Clubs, as well as funding the Eddie Eagle program for elementary school children.

Over the last 30 years,

the Eddie Eagle program has taught firearm safety to over 30 million children nationwide and is used by over 30,000 schools and law enforcement agencies.

I believe that fairness and journalistic integrity requires you to correct your remarks.

Thank you.

James G. Collins Long Island Director,!New York State Rifle and Pistol Association Floral Park

Aiding Florence’s victims

H

urricane Florence has hit North Carolina with a great force of wind and rain and has caused much flooding.

This epic storm that can also be termed as one of biblical proportions considering all the damages and destruction and loss of human life.

I work for Northeast Plumbing in Mineola and one of my coworkers named Gary is in North Carolina visiting his brother while on vacation.

I called him this morning

and one of my co-workers named Gregory and myself were asking him how he was doing and he said it was raining but (they are) hanging in there and hoping for the best.

Also my co-worker named Gregory has also a family member living in NC. Now one of my bosses named Jimmy Simpson has a daughter and her husband are living in North Carolina.

I believe he is a bit worried, but he says they are alright.

I therefore ask all of your

readers to keep all those affected

by Hurricane Florence, to keep them in their prayers in this difficult situation.

I also ask, when all is said and done, if the many that can to donate to the Red Cross and any other charitable organizations that will be trying help the many in need of food, water and human compassion."

Frederick R. Bedell Jr. Mineola, N.Y. Letters Continued on Page 76

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Medical marijuana in Manhasset NHP fair

California-based company, MedMen, seeks fifth New York franchise

BY T E R I W EST A medical marijuana company has applied to open a second dispensary in Nassau County in a storefront on Northern Boulevard in Manhasset currently housing a mattress store.

The store would be a facility operated

by MedMen, a company based in California that currently has four stores in the state of New York.

Nassau County is home to one of them, which is in North New Hyde Park, and another is on Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.

Richard Bentley, president of the Council of Greater Manhasset Civic Associations, announced the news at the council’s meeting last Wednesday. The room erupted in groans.

“I am going to jump out of my chair,” one woman said, shocked by the news.

“It’s going to be our next battle,” Bentley said.

MedMen submitted the application to the town Building Department for 1575 Northern Blvd., a building that is currently a Sleep Number mattress store.

Bentley noted potential obstacles for MedMen’s proposal getting approved as the site having limited parking and its proximity to a residential area.

Medical marijuana has been legal in New York since 2014, when Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed the Compassionate Care Act. Medical marijuana companies interested in doing business in New York had to apply to the state in 2015 to become registered

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MedMen submitted an application to open a medical marijuana dispensary at this location on Northern Boulevard. organizations. Each of the 10 registered, including MedMen, were then allowed to create a manufacturing facility in New York as well as up to four dispensaries.

Under the most recent version of the program, individuals with conditions that qualify for opioid prescriptions are eligible for medical marijuana.

In early August, Cuomo announced that he had formed a working group to develop a bill that would legalize marijuana.

The group is acting upon recommendations from the state’s Health Department, which published a report in July concluding that regulated legalization would have

more positive impacts than negative ones.

It predicted benefits for the state economy, public health and the rights of communities of color, which have disproportionately suffered under current policies.

MedMen CEO Adam Bierman is a vocal advocate for marijuana law reform, and, according to the company’s website, MedMen is “the single largest financial supporter of progressive marijuana laws at the local, state and federal levels, giving directly to pro-legalization groups, industry organizations and political candidates.”

The company did not respond to a request for comment.

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Also among the vendors and merchants, Salim Syed of East Meadow handed out pamphlets on Islam and copies of the Quran, lightheartedly shaking hands and introducing himself to every passerby.

“A lot of what people know about [Islam] is from the internet or not from a reliable source,” Syed said. He is with “I Am Your Muslim Neighbor,” an invitational, or dawah, program meant to propagate Islamic teachings to Muslims and non-Muslims.

“By coming out and talking about the misconceptions, we eliminate the ignorance and move closer towards what religions are truly about,” Syed said.

Adelphi University student Adelyn Yehudai attended the fair for the first time since moving into the area.

“Its really welcoming,” Yehudai said. “There are a ton of attractions for kids, educational events for adults, just pleasant to be around early in the school year.”

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Andrew Klein, Alyson Irom and their mother, Carole Klein, walked the 2.75-mile route in Eisenhower Park after raising over $20,000.

Twins Alyson Irom and Andrew Klein stood on a podium in Eisenhower Park Saturday morning wearing shirts with “Stan’s Fans” in curly purple lettering on the back.

Stan’s Fans are the over 200 people who donated to the twins’ campaign for Nassau County’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s. And Stan? Their father, Stanley Klein, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s eight years ago.

Saturday was the first ever Alzheimer’s Association walk in Nassau County, and, at over $21,000, Stan’s Fans raised the most funds out of the over 100 participating teams.

Irom, who lives in Roslyn, said that moment on the podium was her favorite of the day.

“Just the outpouring of support and love from all of our friends who had turned out and showed up in the early morning to walk with us,” she said. “It was just a very uplifting inspirational event.”

The Alzheimer’s Association holds around 600 walks every year that are normally in the fall, said the organization’s Long Island communications manager, Ann Healey.

“With a first time walk you just never know what’s going to happen,” she said. “We had a gorgeous sunny day and everything really went so smoothly.”

County Executive Laura Curran attended as well as over 1,000 people.

Knowing someone with Alzheimer’s is toughest on the caretakers who don’t get to see their loved one as the full, aware person they used to know, Irom said.

“The body is there, but the mind is gone,” she said.

“Still to give that love and support – you never know [if] there will be a trigger that they do know who you are. You never know.”

Stanley Klein now lives in an assisted living facility for individuals with memory loss in New Rochelle.

“He was a successful lawyer, tennis player, basketball player, life of the party,” Irom said. “[A] great dad, grandpa, uncle, husband.”

Irom’s grandmother had Alzheimer’s as well. The twins’ mother joined them for the walk, and their sister did her local walk in Denver on the same day.

They raised the thousands of dollars by spreading the word about their team on Facebook. It all happened in about a month. They were still getting donations the day of the walk.

“We’re overwhelmed with the support,” Andrew Klein said. “A lot of people remembered my father during his prime, and had very fond memories. And even a lot of people I went to elementary or high school with who I only communicate with through Facebook, they reached out also.”

Carole Klein, Stanley’s wife, said that she found the Alzheimer’s Association to be a wonderful support system as she navigated her husband’s disease. The organization equipped her with information, and she attended seminars and support groups.

“Without the organization it would have been a totally different experience,” she said. “The more you know for yourself the better it is because nobody really knows what Alzheimer’s is until you see it before your eyes.”

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OUR TOWN

A structural masterpiece in G.C. What is it about an architectural masterpiece that insists on being seen?

Why do we willingly travel thousands of miles and spend small fortunes to look at great the Eifel Tower, London’s Tower Bridge or Barcelona’s Sagrada Familia?

Something about their longevity, their perfection, a fanatical architectural vision and history that when combined is like a magnet drawing the world to its doorstep.

So where are the structural masterpieces on Long Island?

Say hello to the Endo building.

For many years I’ve noticed this strange looking building on Stewart Avenue near the Meadowbrook Parkway and recently I mustered up the courage to go there and ask for a tour.

I am referring to the Endo building designed by the renowned modernist architect Paul Randolph chair of Yale University’s Department of Architecture.

The Endo building is located at the corner of Stewart Avenue and Endo Boulevard and it was greeted with such disdain and

consternation when Randolph first constructed it in 1962 that the residences of Garden city insisted that they surround the building with big trees so no one would see it.

Parisian residents had a similar reaction when the Eifel Tower was first built and then when the Pompidou Center was built. Nietzsche once said that anything of great virtue and goodness will usually be hated by the public.

The Endo building is a case in point.

The original occupant and guardian of this building was Endo Pharmaceuticals but in 2007 the global powerhouse Lifetime Brands bought the building and invested $40 million in renovation.

Robert is the building manager and the guy who gave me the grand tour. It is his responsibility to watch over this architectural gem.

As I said Paul Randolph was given the commission to construct this building in 1962 and he decided to make it a castle-like cement structure, prototypical of the “New Brutalism.”

As I walked through the building it reminded me of the mighty

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Castel Nuovo which overlooks the bay of Naples. Strong, majestic, powerful, independent and solid.

Paul Randolph studied architecture at the Harvard Graduate School of Design under Walter Gropius but became a key figure in the “New Brutalism” which used concrete and natural flowing walls which gave the building a certain character.

This building has most of the architectural principles of Le Corbusier including a free façade, open plan, one continuous ribbon window and a beautiful roof garden.

The entrance way is a grand stairway which takes you into a lobby surrounded by windows and more winding stairways (see photo.)

The most controversial feature of this building is the corrugated cylinders that appear to rhythmically undulate on the building’s exterior and is often described as ‘corduroy concrete.’

Randolph’s philosophy was to use only one type of material and one color scheme and this made me think of the Louis Kahn designed Salk Institute in La Jolla California which had the same starkly brutal yet gorgeously spiritual quality. The twin to the Garden City Endo building is the Erich Lindemann Mental Health Building in downtown Boston.

You may remember that building from the Scorsese film The Departed which used it as the police headquarters. Film directors find these architectural gems and use them to add luster and richness to their films. We see that when Williston Park’s Hildebrandt’s Luncheonette is used in both films and television shoots.

Paul Randolph was one of the

America’s great architects equal to Frank Lloyd Wright, Philip Johnson and Frank Gehry and would always remark that input from others was the greatest danger to any architect. Input tends to compromise the artist’s vision and weaken the final product.

As an example, Jasper Johns was so sensitive and guarded with his painting process that he once destroyed a painting he was working on simply because Robert Rauschenberg tried to make a suggestion about it.

So what is it about a great piece of architecture that draws us to it?

As I toured the outside and inside of this masterpiece I began to see that the wonder of this building was that a single man had held true to his own vision of what he wanted to do and he had the brutal strength to stick to his vision, ignoring all criticism, and ignoring all suggestions. In other words the brutal look of the Endo building a perfect reflection of the brutal artistic strength of Paul Randolph himself.

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Firefighters, patients bond at carnival Cohen Children’s Medical Center brings in New York’s Bravest for fun and games

BY T E R I W EST “Mommy, I won!” 6-year-old Madison said as soon as she beat her opponent in Chutes and Ladders.

It was her first time ever playing the game, and she had quietly made her way up to the top of the board with the support of her opponent, Jessica Carley, the daughter of a New York City firefighter.

The two met at an event in the lobby of the Cohen Children’s Medical Center in New Hyde Park Tuesday where firefighters joined young patients for an afternoon of games.

The firefighters were part of the New York City Engine 84 and Ladder 34 ini-

tiative called The Lil’ Bravest, which engages the company with children in the community, particularly those in hospitals. It honors the memories of two of the company’s firefighters who died in 2010.!

“Kids always look up to firefighters, so we feel it’s something that we’re able to do, and we’re able to come and lend a helping hand to them when they need it,” said the fire company’s chief, Jim Coakley.

Madison was diagnosed with sickle cell disease six months ago and has been coming to the children’s hospital since then.

Her mother, Kwana Lewis, has been impressed by the community they found

NHP gas station pumps pennies to local charity

BY J ES S I C A PA R K S Ravi Purba, co-owner of the BP gas station on Hewlett Road in New Hyde Park, pledged to donate one cent of every gallon sold at pumps three and four to the Ronald McDonald House.

“Every month we will calculate how much gas is sold at those pumps and then write a check,” said Purba. “We are estimating at least $1,000 to $1,500 each month to give back to them.”

Purba was inspired when the president of the Ronald McDonald House, Matthew Campo, came in with a flat tire. Purba asked Campo “what the Ronald McDonald House was about”! and was invited to come to see for himself.

“They showed us what they do and how they help families, kids get into the hospital and their parents are coming from Brooklyn, Bronx and further away, and they have the opportunity to stay for free,” said Purba.

Purba was impressed by the “better than fivestar” lodging and when he asked where the charity got the funding, he was told it all came from local businesses.

“Nobody wants kids

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Madison makes the winning move against Jessica Carley. at the hospital, where Madison comes rather than splitting her time between individual specialists.

The hospital holds weekly events for the patients such as bingo games or visits from magicians, said the hospital’s special events coordinator, Danielle Young.

“It just takes them away from their

hospital room down into a new fun environment,” she said.

Though Madison quietly navigated the event, Lewis knew she would be telling all of her friends about it.

“It may not seem like a big deal, but to them it is,” Lewis, said. “I know she’s going to be talking about this for days.”

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Ravi Purba, co-owner, and employee, David Prasad, with their pump dedicated to the Ronald McDonald house. to suffer,” said Purba. “We wanted to do something that is consistent, so we decided to dedicate one pump to them, every gallon we sell, no matter what grade, on either side of the pump we will give a penny to them.”

Campo, in an email, said: “Ravi and his team are great friends to the House.”

The pumps dedicated to the Ronald McDonald House opened for business on Sept. 1.

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COMMUNITY & SCHOOL NEWS

Panel hopes to GN musicians make states push ‘gun sense’ Continued from Page 2 its volunteers “have the common desire to protect our children and our community.”

“I was recently reminded by a good friend that talking is always better than fighting and that educating is always better than responding without knowing both sides,” Vacchiano said.

“Let’s open the dialogue without the attacks and let us not infringe on the rights of individuals and legitimate community-based businesses while we exchange our views.”

Assemblyman Anthony D’Urso (D-Port Washington), who is moderating the forum, said Moms Demand Action, which is co-sponsoring the event with Great Neck-based North Shore Action, had came to him about moderating a forum.

“Because of some of the bills I co-sponsored and sponsored, they felt I could be a good one to forward this mission of ‘gun sense,’” D’Urso said.

“We don’t call it ‘gun control’ anymore. That infers we want to take the guns away.”

The forum, “Preventing Gun Violence in Our Communities,” will feature four panelists and two high school speakers, according to a flier.

They include Avalon Fenster, the founder of March for Our Lives Long Island, Shenee Johnson of Moms Demand

Action, Sergio Argueta, the founder and board president of STRONG Youth, a nonprofit aiming to stop gang violence, and Madeline Singas, the Nassau County district attorney.

“This is an informative way to bring the interested voters, citizens, residents up to date and probably attract new people that they want to get up to date,” D’Urso said.

Every speaker will talk before audience members can ask questions, which will be written down on cards distributed during the gun safety event, he said.

It is also open to people outside of the North Hempstead area.

“We don’t limit only to the North Shore residents,” D’Urso said. “We try to reach as many people as possible that are interested in this issue.”

Vacchiano, who is not involved with the Great Neck forum, said he hopes it will engage in open and honest discussion about gun violence.

“As the spokesman for our committee I would like to express that we encourage open and honest debate on the issue of gun violence and do hope that is what will take place there in Great Neck,” he said.

The event at the Main Library at 159 Bayview Ave. in Great Neck will run from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

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More than a dozen musicians from North and South High Schools have been selected for the 2018 New York State School Music Association AllState Conference, to be held in Rochester from Nov. 29 to Dec. 2.

In addition, five students are Alternates for the event.

At the All-State Conference, sponsored

by NYSSMA, student musicians will perform together in various ensembles.

Thousands of students auditioned for this competition last spring at solo and ensemble festivals throughout the state.

Band players from North High School will include Joshua Rothbaum on clarinet, Fred-

erick Sion playing bass clarinet and contrabass clarinet, and Daniel Itzkowitz on the French horn. Violinist Daniel Zeng was also selected as an alternate for the All-State Orchestra.

These students are taught by Joseph Rutkowski, instrumental music teacher. Pamela Levy is the fine and

performing arts department head at North High.

Symphony Orchestra players from South High School will include Jeremy Chen on oboe, and Jaehyun Kim, Ann Zhang and Oliver Lee on violin, while Samuel Levine will play flute with the Symphonic Band. Ad-

ditionally, Zhen Huang will play clarinet with the Wind Ensemble and Nicholas Langel will play cello with the String Orchestra.

Shourav Saha will be on bass with the Mixed Chorus, Ashley Yu will sing as a soprano, and Justin Lin will sing as a tenor.

Alternates include Daniella Brancato as a soprano and Deep Datta, Veronica Khim and Chloe Metz on violin.

These students are taught by Michael Schwartz, performing arts department head/ instrumental music teacher, band teacher Mark Boschen and vocal music teacher Janine Robinson.

School to host open house The Great Neck Public Schools will be showcasing its Community Education classes at an open house from Monday, Oct. 1 to Friday, Oct. 5 at 30 Cumberland Ave in Great Neck.

Attendees are welcome to attend classes at no cost, meet the instructors, tour the facilities and learn about what the program has to offer.

Open House Week offers a chance to join in fitness classes like Mindful Meditation, Aerobics, Zumba, Yoga, Tai Chi, Body Workout, Movement for those with Parkinson’s, and more.

Dance classes include Jazz, Ballet, Creative and Classical Dance, or Line Dance.

Among the center’s art classes are Pottery, Handweaving,

Stone Sculpting, Painting, Drawing, Pastels, Printmaking, or Jewelry Making.

Community Education also offers foreign language cours-

es in French, Hebrew, Italian, and Spanish, as well as writing classes, book groups and singing courses.

Some new classes are The Larger-Than-Life Presidency of Teddy Roosevelt, Shakespearean Comedies, and Charity Knitting in the Round.

The full schedule of classes for Open House Week is available on the website, www.greatneck. k12.ny.us/ce, as well as on Great Neck Community Ed’s Facebook page.

Community Ed classes meet at the Cumberland Adult Center, 30 Cumberland Ave., Great Neck.

If you have any questions, call (516) 441-4949.

Still no teachers contract Continued from Page 11 eas: Curriculum and instruction, communication and culture, human resources, business and facilities, and technology integration districtwide.

One important continuing effort, Celano said, is to use data analysis to benchmark student achievement to measure Herricks against the top districts

in Nassau County as well as increase student participation in taking advanced placement exams.

Celano noted that nationwide only 40 percent of college students graduate in four years and that, to address this, the district participates in a cooperative effort of college presidents and school superintendents

through the Long Island Regional Advisory Council on Higher Education.

The effort seeks to develop a “real world” definition of college and career readiness that includes academic skills and knowledge, nonacademic traits such as key behaviors and attitudes, and career knowledge connected to college majors.

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Humanity thru eyes of photographers

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he Gold Coast Arts Center will be showcasing tales of humanity through the lenses of nine photographers at a new exhibit starting Sept. 30, taking visitors from eastern Cuba and the U.S. southern border to the “Shifting Sands of Somalia.”

Jude Amsel, the gallery’s curator, said exhibit will feature around 100 images of different sizes and prints. It also showcases an array of “extremely diverse and talented” photographers from around the world, she said, as well as the power of photography in the Internet age.

“It’s called ‘Storytelling through the Lens’ and it’s a photography exhibit about artists presenting images in unique and powerful ways,” Amsel said in an interview.

“With the explosion of the Internet and all these different applications and myriad of mobile devices, they’ve supplanted the print medium, resulting in the ability for photojournalists to reach audiences that they could never before imagine.”

“They continue to write and record visual history, and it forms a collective memory for all of us,” Amsel added.

The photographers include Verónica Gabriela Cárdenas, Deborah Feingold, Orests Gonzalez, Audrey Gottlieb, GD McClintock, William Riera, Karen Rubin, Deborah Sable and Neil Tandy.

Karen Rubin, a photojournalist from Great Neck who also works as a Blank Slate Media columnist, said her job is a “quest” to capture a moment that “represents an idea, a situation, a crisis, an event.” Her series, “Power and the People,” includes scenes from the Women’s March in New York City.

“In this exhibit, I show two vantage points of ‘Power and the People’: the politicians as political people and protest as manifestation of ‘Power of the People,’” Rubin said in the catalog. “Protest is a performance art: people use their bodies as canvases to broadcast a message.”

The exhibit will also showcase the work of Deborah Sable, who captured the modern life of the Shinnecock on

Long Island and said in the catalog she hopes to capture the viewer’s imagination “and make it soar.”

“To me, art and activism is the same thing. Neither exists without the other,” Sable said. “To be successful, each much convey a message to an audience.”

Neil Tandy, an English born photographer who spent half of his life in South Africa but now resides on Long Island, said in the catalog that his work seeks to tell a story, draw people in and tell a story that can’t be told in words.

The work to be shown at the Gold Coast Arts Center will particularly focus on his home country of South Africa.

“The photography on display today represents a brief moment in time, a sad time, in a country often at the center of much turmoil, a documentary of what I perhaps cannot verbalize adequately,” Tandy said in the catalog.

Verónica Cárdenas‘ work in the exhibit will focus on the vulnerability faced by both undocumented and new residents in the Donald Trump era, according to the exhibition catalog. The images come from both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.

“This body of work explores what it means to be a faceless immigrant, exposed to aggressive and dangerous legislation, vulnerable to exploitation, and left with virtually no opportunities,” Cardenas said.

Deborah Feingold, who has photographed musicians and celebrities for over 30 years, will also showcase some of her portraits.

“In 1976 I began my career photographing jazz musicians. I studied how they used their instruments to come together, to explore, and then to return,” Feingold said.

“That process inspired me then and continues to be the way in which I work.”

Orestes Gonzalez, who is also a guest curator for the exhibit, will have a series called “Stories of Disruptions” on display. The 10-year effort is a “compilation of situations” of people in New York City who wound up on “the ‘wrong side’ of fate, Gonzalez said.

“They are common, quiet stories of people whose lives are impacted and thus disrupted, by conflict, religion and

social and economic forces beyond their control,” Gonzalez said.

Audrey Gottlieb was the official photographer for the United Nations Operation in Somalia in 1993. During that time, she said she photographed everything from warlords and “grip-and-grin” handshakes with dignitaries to peacekeepers and the average Somali citizen.

“I dedicate my photographs in this show to the memory of those thousands of innocent civilians and peacekeepers who died before, during and after my short stay in this war-worn African country,” Gottlieb said.

GD McClintock’s work, according to the catalog, tells the story of Segundo and Cecilia, who left Ecuador for a better life in the U.S. The two constantly postponed a “proper church wedding and reception” year after year, until Segundo nearly died from a disease, and the couple decided it was “time to renew their vows before God, their family, and their community.”

“I was humbled by the invitation to their wedding and hope my photographs are a testament to the love they feel for each other and their family,” McClintock said.

William Riera, a Cuban American living in Miami since 1995, said his series “Chago Adentro” seeks to “explore nostalgia for my native town, the struggle of the Cuban people” and “try to express the loss of memories represented by the deterioration of places I visit.”

The series also seeks to capture an underrepresented part of Cuba, he said.

“With all the hype related to Cuba, the visual world has been bombarded with photographs of the western part of the island, where most of the tourism is concentrated,” Riera said in the catalog. “Most imagines represent the views of photographers, both professionals and amateurs portraying a land that for many years was not open to the world.”

There will be an opening reception on Sunday, Sept.

30 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Gold Coast Arts Center, located at 115 Middle Neck Road in Great Neck.

The exhibit will be on display until Dec. 15.

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Unity in the Community

THE AFRO-SEMITIC EXPERIENCE

The top seven events

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Chita: A Legendary Celebration

Friday, Sept. 28 at 8 p.m.

Tony Award winner Chita Rivera will recreate signature moments from her legendary career, including numbers from “West Side Story,” “Sweet Charity,” “Chicago,” “Kiss of the Spider Woman” and “Bye, Bye, Birdie,” as well as the timeless music of Leonard Bernstein, Charles Strouse, Jerry Herman and Stephen Sondheim.

Sunday, October 14 M 4:30 PM The Afro-Semitic Experience plays soul-driven music – a tapestry of spiritual, jazz, cantorial, gospel, funk, salsa, and swing. The band’s songs, stories, and years of friendship promote a simple message: “Unity in the Community.”

Visit afrosemiticexperience.net for a sneak peek of the day.

Ticket price $28 Advanced purchase required.

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Where: Adelphi University Performing Arts Center 1 South Ave., Garden City Info & Tickets: (516) 877-4000 • pac.adelphi.edu

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Musical: ‘Hair’

Friday, Sept. 28 and Saturday, Sept. 29 at 8 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 30 at 3 p.m.

A product of the hippie counterculture and sexual revolution of the late 1960s, this rock musical tells the story of a group of politically active, long-haired hippies living a bohemian life in New York City and features the songs “Aquarius,” “Let the Sunshine In,” “Good Morning Starshine,” and the title hit, “Hair.”

Where: Cultural Arts Playhouse, 170 Michael Drive, Syosset Info & Tickets: (516) 694-3330 • culturalartsplayhouse.com

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Chris Monty & Friends Saturday, Sept. 29 at 8 p.m.

Fresh off his stand-up comedy special, “What’s the Worst that Could Happen,” Chris Monty returns with a new, high-energy show of hysterical tales about his travels, experiences and first year of marriage. He’s also bringing along two of his funny friends: Tina Giorgi, who has appeared on NBC’s “Comics Unleashed,” and Long Island favorite Eric Haft.

Where: Madison Theatre at Molloy College 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre Info & Tickets: (516) 323-4444 madisontheatreny.org

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Madison House Presents: The National

Saturday, Sept. 29 and Sunday, Sept. 30 at 3:30 p.m.

At this two-day concert, the rock band that has played sold-out shows at the Troubadour in Los Angeles and Webster Hall in New York will perform their top tracks that have been featured in the hit TV shows “Chuck,” “Parenthood,” “Friday Night Lights” and “Southland,” as well as the Lionsgate film “Warrior.”

Where: Forest Hills Stadium, 1 Tennis Place, Forest Hills Info & Tickets: (888) 929-7849 • foresthillsstadium.com

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Exhibit Opening Reception: Storytelling Through the Lens

Sunday, Sept. 30, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Through the Internet, apps and mobile devices, photojournalism can now reach audiences never before imagined with immediate impact, while continuing to write our visual history and form our collective memories. In this exhibit, which will be on display through Dec. 15, nine artists present images in this unique and powerful format.

Where: Gold Coast Arts Center, 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck Info: (516) 829-2570 • goldcoastarts.org

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’Next Level Thinking: Ten Powerful Thoughts for a Successful, Abundant Life’

Tuesday, Oct. 2 at 7 p.m.

At this event, No. 1 bestselling author and pastor Joel Osteen invites you to set aside shortcomings from the past and step into a new level of victory and favor. Osteen believes that when we leave behind our negative mindsets and the limits others have placed on us, we’ll experience a life full of abundance.

Where: Barnes and Noble 91 Old Country Road, Carle Place Info: (516) 741-9850 • barnesandnoble.com

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Harbor Nights: Rum & Chocolate Thursday, Oct. 4, 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m.

The history of rum is linked with seafaring and maritime tales. Learn a little history about how rum was created while you sample chocolate treats, taste rum punch and hear Prof. Jenny Anderson of Stony Brook University discuss the cultural ties between people, rum and the sea. The event is for those 21 and older. $20 advance online tickets; $15 members; $35 at the door.

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Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (rain date Oct. 6)

Celebrate the change of seasons at the 2018 Fall Festival that will include environmental exhibitions, live animal encounters, kids’ fishing, a petting zoo, a castle bouncer, games, refreshments, music and more. Admission: $6 adults; $4 kids ages 3 to 12 and seniors 65 and up; members and children under age 3 are free.

Where: Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, 1660 Route 25A, Cold Spring Harbor Info: 631-692-6768 or csfishhatchery.org

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Not available at the bar • Coupon Must Be Presented At Time of Ordering • Expires 9/27/18 • Dine In Only Good for parties of 8 or less • May only be used on day specified. Not to be combined w/any other offer.

Saturday, Sept. 29, 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Children ages 6 and up can join fun experiments and activities that demonstrate the power of lightning, tornados and hurricanes. Registration required by calling 516-780-3295.

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Where: Jones Beach State Park, Ocean Parkway, Wantagh Info: 516-780-3295 or parks.ny.gov

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Kids will learn about Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, with this fun picture book series that focuses on the traits that make our heroes great. Join the story time and get a coupon from the Café for a grilled cheese sandwich with milk or juice for $4.

Where: Barnes and Noble, 1542 Northern Blvd., Manhasset Info: 516-365-6723 or barnesandnoble.com

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INSIDE THE MUSIC SCENE

How My Father’s Place took off In November, Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen will be playing My Father’s Place.

For those of you that are too young to remember them, they were part of the California-psychedelic-country-hippie-music scene of the 1960s led by bands like the Grateful Dead and The Byrds.

Brewer and Shipley, who just played the club, and Ritchie Furay, who was in Buffalo Springfield and Poco, were also part of that scene.

I’m really excited that Commander Cody is coming back to My Father’s Place, in part because Bill Kirchan, their original lost lead guitarist airman, is rejoining them for the first time in decades, but also because they were the first major band to play my club way back in 1972.

Now when I say major band, that does not mean they were big stars, in fact I barely knew who they were back then.

It was just in those days, being a major act would also mean

having very powerful friends, and Commander Cody had this friend named Albert.

See my club had been open for less than a year and I was struggling to get any decent acts. The big agents and managers would not give me the time of day.

Other than Ritchie Havens, who was my friend, all I was booking was basically unknowns and that wasn’t paying the bills.

One day Ritchie said to me, “I have this friend named Albert, why don’t you talk to him and whatever he says, you do.”

So I called this guy, he lived in Woodstock, and he was very friendly to me and asked me a lot of questions and made some important suggestions.

He said, “Get some decent microphones,” and I did. “Put a bathroom in the dressing room for the artists,” and I did that too. He said, “Raise the seats in the rear to give everyone a decent sightline,” and that is when I ripped up the bowling lanes and put in the long

MICHAEL “EPPY” EPSTEIN Inside the Music Scene tables.

I even upgraded my sound system with new monitors, but I still wasn’t landing any good acts, the agents would still not take my phone calls, and I was getting desperate.

Now I had no idea who this Albert guy was. All I knew was that he was Ritchie’s friend and could help me out, but all I seemed to get from him was more ways to spend the little money I had.

But he had a real fatherly

attitude and seemed to know the business and I could call him whenever I wanted to, even wake him up in the middle of the night and he didn’t mind. He was the only person I could really talk to.

So I call Albert and I tell him I’m desperate and I don’t know what I am going to do, and that’s when he said to me, “Commander Cody is playing C.W. Post next month and I want you to host an afterparty for them, and make sure you have plenty of beer.”

And I was like, “What??” I am booking some guys I never heard of, right after they do a show down the road, this didn’t make sense. But Albert said, “Just do it.” So I did.

It was pure genius and total chaos. C.W. Post was dry so two thousand thirsty kids came over after that show and partied all night.

We were beyond packed.

Commander Cody was rocking the place and I went through every keg, every bottle of beer I had and the cash register

would not stop ringing.

It really opened my eyes.

Albert dropped by the club a few days later. He had long greyish hair and beard, and he looked and acted a little like Santa Claus, real positive and jovial.

He was very happy with me and said, “Next month I want The Band to play here,” and I was like, “Levon Helm, Robbie Robertson, Rick Danko, that band??” And Albert said, “Yes, The Band.”

Back then in the music business there were guys who could, with the wave of hand, make-or-break a career, or with a phone call, make-or-break a club.

Albert Grossman had managed Dylan, Janis Joplin, and he was one of those guys.

It was not until years later that I realized that Albert had been testing me and the night Commander Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen played My Father’s Place, that is when I became a Made guy.

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Other days you can’t remember how to prepare a meal. You are an individual with dementia, a condition that interferes with your brain cells communicating well with each other. And you are not alone.

Every three seconds, another case of dementia occurs somewhere in the world.

Almost 50 million people worldwide are known to have dementia, which is the name for a group of progressive brain syndromes that affect thinking, memory, behavior and emotion. Among the over 100 forms of dementia, Alzheimer’s disease is the most widespread, accounting for 60 to 80 percent of all dementia cases.

An estimated 5.7 million people in America are living with Alzheimer’s.

Alzheimer’s Disease International, an umbrella organization of some 90 Alzheimer’s associations around the globe, notes, “Dementia is the leading cause of disability and dependency among the elderly.”

Early-onset dementia can affect individuals younger than 65, but the majority of individuals with dementia are seniors. The Alzheimer’s

Association in the U.S. reports that one in three American seniors dies from Alzheimer’s or other dementia.

To help with dementia awareness and research and ease the stigma that dementia patients and their families often face, Alzheimer’s Disease International designates September as World Alzheimer’s Month, and Sept. 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day. Standing Together Against Dementia Although currently there is no cure for dementia, a number of treatments and support are available. The following tips can help family caregivers restore equilibrium in their own lives and in daily caregiving routines: Foster a team of support and community. Recognize your need for help and accept help regularly.

Show your vulnerability and lean on other family members, neighbors and in-home professional care with the more challenging responsibilities.

Know your limits. Allow yourself to be human and realize that you will not always deliver perfect care. Some days will feel a bit more off-balance.

Be realistic on what you can and cannot do in your caregiving role.

Build in leisure time and playtime. Being intentional about respite care is important for the long-term success in car-

ing for a loved one with dementia.

Do not neglect downtime and opportunities to socialize with others. The practice of deep breathing and mindfulness is another solution in quieting a stressed brain and body.

Guard your own health. Family caregivers are at greater risk for elevated blood pressure, higher insulin levels and cardiovascular disease.

Stress levels often rise with the day-to-day demands of caregiving.

It is imperative that you continue your own physical checkups and health maintenance goals.

Alzheimer’s and Dementia Resources • Alzheimer’s Association The leading health organization with local chapters nationwide offers a number of help and support resources including a 24/7 helpline at 800-272-3900.

• Local Area Agency on Aging Providing a suite of services for elders and their family caregivers, the agency can help find local support or access to support groups and caregiver training.

• Hospital Social Workers If your loved one is hospitalized for any reason, you can request that a social worker talk with you before your loved one is discharged. Social workers can refer you to community resources that you may not know about.

• Aging Life Care Specialist This private practitioner is a social worker who can help navigate the logistics of caregiving for a fee.

Caring for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s or other dementia can be incredibly rewarding, the key is securing a network of support to help you and your loved one experience the best quality of life possible.

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Creating a helpful homework atmosphere for your children Let kids rest or relax before starting their homework. Another element of a good homework atmosphere is letting kids unwind between getting home from school and cracking open the books. A break between school and homework time can help kids focus better on their studies. In the interim between arriving home from school and starting on their homework, give kids a healthy snack that can provide an extra jolt of energy they can use once they start their homework.

lassrooms conducive to learning may go a long way toward helping students understand the subjects they study in school, but the environment kids encounter at home also plays a big role in how well kids do in their studies. A homework-friendly atmosphere at home can facilitate learning, and there are many ways parents can create such an environment for their school-aged children.

Designate a homework zone in a distraction-free area of your home.

Some youngsters are easily distracted, and those distractions come in many forms. A living room where the television is blaring, a noisy kitchen where dinner is being prepared and a room where pets can roam free are not ideal homework areas, as each can take kids’ attention away from their assignments. Designate a room in your home that is quiet and well lit so kids can do their homework free from distraction.

Choose the right location for the homework room. When choosing an area of your home where kids will do their homework, avoid rooms adjacent

to the kitchen and living room, as these rooms tend to be popular and subject to heavy foot traffic. But don’t choose a room that’s too far away from the hustle and bustle, such as the basement, as that may make kids feel as though they are being punished. In addition, you want to be able to periodically check in on kids to see if they need help and make sure they aren’t spending their homework time surfing the Internet or procrastinating.

Keep the homework room clean. A cluttered homework room may be less appealing to children, and such disorganization also can distract kids from the tasks at hand. Encourage kids to keep their homework rooms clean, and help them clean up if need be. Supplies and other items kids need should be easily accessible in the homework room so kids are not wasting time looking for items they need to complete their homework.

Evaluate how the homework zone is working. Once an ample amount of time has passed, examine how kids are performing on their homework assignments. If they are doing well, then there is no reason to break up the current routine. If they are struggling, ask them if there is anything about the current setup they dislike and address those issues accordingly.

Kids rarely look forward to doing their homework. But the right atmosphere can make homework seem like less of a chore and more of an opportunity for kids to apply themselves.

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Holy C Holy Cross High School is a Cattholic college preparatory school in Quueens, that educates the hearts and minds young people following the educattio l and spiritual vision of Blee father Basil Moreau, founder o t Congregation of Holy Cross. Begin i this fall with the Class of 2022 each year after, young woman apply to join Holy Cross. The mi s to educate young people in the l Cross traditions of the Catholic a and to prepare them for futuree i situations, remains as important to a as it did when our school first oppe in 1955. Holy Cross High Schoool dedicated to providing a challennging college preparatory education aliigned with state and national criteria thrrough various academic programs. Receently, Holy Cross received a gift of $1,0000.000 ments from an alumnus for enhancem to our STREAM (Science, Theoology,

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TACHS Prep Program Holy Cross High School is proud to offer a rigorous 6-week program for boys and girls to best prepare for the TACHS exam.

Over the span of 6 weeks students enrolled in our program will review mathematics and language skills that are assessed on the Test for Admission into Catholic High School (TACHS) exam.

Historically, Students that attend a prep class are better prepared and score higher on the exam.

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Get your youngster his or her own library card. Thanks to the popularity of e-readers, many adults would be hard pressed to locate their local library if asked to do so. But visiting the library is a great way to encourage kids to read, especially if kids

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Share your own reading experiences with children. Kids look up to their parents and often want to mimic their behavior. So parents can set a good example by reading as well. On trips to the library, check out your own book. While you might not want to discuss every book you read with your children, discuss the books they’re reading. Chances are you read many of those same books yourself when you were a child, and discussing books with your child is a great way to improve his or her reading comprehension.

Distractions abound for today’s youngsters, who might not embrace reading as readily as they do video games or social networking. But parents can take many steps to instill a love of reading in their kids that will last a lifetime.

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Blank Slate Media Newspapers, Friday, September 21, 2018 • SCHOOLS & EDUCATION

Building a strong parent-teacher relationship Once a school year begins, many students spend more time in the classroom with their teachers than they do at home with their parents.

That’s especially true in dual-income households where both parents work outside of the home.

Though many parents would love to spend more time with their children, doing so can be difficult when both parents must go to work every day.

Because kids spend so much time with their teachers, it’s important for parents to work toward building a strong parent-teacher relationship.

Such a relationship fosters communication, which can help a young student do his or her best in and out of the classroom, something that’s a goal for parents and teachers alike. Parents interested in developing a strong relationship with their kids’ teachers can take several steps to make that happen.

Meet your child’s teacher at the beginning of the year. Teachers have many students come in and out of their classroom on any given day, so it can be hard for teachers to initiate a relationship with parents.

Parents have significantly fewer children to look after, so they should take the first step toward building a relationship with teachers. Introduce yourself at the onset of the school year, providing phone numbers and e-mail addresses where you can be reached. Let the teacher know you’re available for discussion any time during the school year and that you look forward to the coming school year and working with the teacher as the year progresses.

Attend “Back to School Night.”

School events like an open house or a “Back to School Night” are a great way to help kids grow acclimated to their school. But such events also make great opportunities for parents to learn more about their kids’ teachers than they might have learned during their introductory meeting. Such events may allow teachers to explain the curriculum for the upcoming year, and teachers may feel encouraged when parents show an active interest in such events.

Prioritize parent-teacher conferences. Parent-teacher

conferences are a great opportunity for parents to speak to their children’s teacher one-on-one.

Unlike an introductory meeting or an open house at the beginning of the school year, a parent-teacher conference allows parents and teachers to specifically discuss students in private. Teachers may provide insight into how a child is performing and behaving in the classroom, offering advice as to how to improve that performance or suggestions as to how to encourage kids to keep up the good work.

Such conferences may be your only opportunity for a one-on-one, in-person discussion about your child, so make sure you’re on time and that you don’t miss these conferences. Your child’s teacher will appreciate it, and you can use this as an opportunity to ask any questions you have about your child.

Keep the channels of communication open. If it’s been awhile since you’ve spoken to your child’s teacher, don’t be afraid to e-mail the teacher to check in or see if you can lend a helping hand. In addition, if your child really enjoys a teacher’s class, don’t be hesitant to share that with the teacher.

Teachers appreciate compliments just like other professionals, and parents should express their gratitude to those teachers who are working hard to make learning fun for their youngsters.

Establishing a strong relationship with a child’s teacher can help parents ensure students are making the most of their time in the classroom.

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Effective test-taking tips for students A ccording to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America, test anxiety is a form of performance anxiety that can affect even the most prepared students. The ADAA notes that several factors, including fear of failure and a poor test history, can contribute to test anxiety, the presence of which can make it difficult for students to concentrate and may even cause physical symptoms like headache and nausea. Parents of students who are anxious about upcoming tests can share the following test-taking tips with their children, courtesy of the ADAA.

Prioritize preparation. Test preparation should begin well in advance of the test, as cramming the night before may make students feel unprepared and less confident in their knowledge of the material. In addition, studying at least a week or two in advance of the test date affords students the opportunity to take practice tests in conditions similar to those in real testing situations.

That familiarity can calm any nerves they may typically experience when taking exams.

Develop an effective test-taking strategy. The ADAA recommends students answer the questions they know first before returning to more difficult questions. Doing so may contribute to students’ confidence and calm their nerves as they approach the

rest of the test. When tests include essay portions, students can outline their essays before they begin to write so they have a clearer idea of what they want to say and how they want to say it.

Employ relaxation techniques. Deep, slow breaths and systematic relaxation of muscles can energize students’ bodies and make it easier for them to focus. Students can apply such techniques before exams to curb any pre-test jitters they might have and, if necessary, revisit these relaxation exercises during the test if feelings of nervousness return.

Get enough sleep and eat healthy before the exam. Stress and anxiety are more difficult to cope with when the body is tired, so parents should encourage their children to get adequate sleep the night before an exam. In addition, provide healthy foods for kids to eat prior to the exam so they are not lethargic or hungry once the test begins.

Don’t be afraid to seek help. Plenty of students experience test anxiety, and many schools offer programs designed to help students overcome their test-taking fears. Making use of these programs is a great way for kids to improve their testing performance.

Extracurricular activities need not involve sports

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are is the child today who returns home immediately after school.

Many school-aged children now have busier schedules than their parents.

Involvement in an extracurricular activity can help kids make friends while they learn about responsibility. Some extracurricular activities even allow kids to apply lessons learned in the classroom in realworld situations.

be able to make a team. But lacking the desire or talent to compete in high school sports does not mean students cannot participate in extracurricular activities. The following are a handful of extracurricular activities that can benefit students even if they don’t require them to lace up their cleats.

Many students play a sport as their extracurricular activity. In fact, according to the National Federation of State High School Associations, participation in high school sports increased for the 23rd consecutive year in 2011-12, when nearly 7.7 million student-athletes participated in high school athletics. High schoolers in Canada also frequently turn to sports, where School Sport Canada reports that more than 750,000 school-aged students participate in sports.

Volunteering is a great way for schoolaged kids to spend some of their free time.

Student volunteers can often pick when they want to perform service, and that can make it easier on kids who want to focus on their performance in the classroom.

For example, students can focus on their studies on weekdays and volunteer on the weekends. Many organizations, from animal shelters to hospitals, accept student volunteers, who can learn about the benefits of helping others and the importance of making a positive impact in their communities. Volunteer organizations do not typically require a long-term commitment, so students will not have to continue to volunteer if an organization is not what they hoped it would be. But

Such heavy participation in sports can make it easy for parents to encourage their youngsters to go out for a school team. But not all youngsters want to play sports, and even those who do might not

VOLUNTEERING

parents should discuss kids’ interests with them before choosing a volunteering opportunity. For instance, youngsters who love the beach might be best suited to an organization devoted to cleaning up the beach, while animal lovers would likely love to volunteer at a local animal shelter.

Finding the right organization will benefit both parties, and parents will be happy to have fostered a sense of responsibility to the community in their youngsters.

MUSIC Some youngsters might not know the difference between a first down or the first inning. But many kids who are not inclined to play sports may be inclined to play a musical instrument. And some kids are inclined to play both a sport and try their hand at music. Many school music programs have fallen victim to governmental budget cuts, leaving students who want to play an instrument without a proper introduction to music or an opportunity to play. Parents must therefore make that introduction on their own, discussing kids’ attitudes toward music with them. That discussion should include asking kids if

they would like to play a specific instrument or be part of a choir. In addition to giving kids a creative outlet, music may even benefit them in the classroom.

Stanford University researchers found that musical training improves how the brain processes the spoken word. In addition, in an analysis of data on more than 25,000 secondary school students, researchers at the United States Department of Education found that students who report consistent involvement in instrumental music during middle school and high school perform significantly better in mathematics by grade 12 than those who do not participate in music programs.

WORKING Many students live in communities that allow them to work once they reach high school age. While working might not be as fun as playing an instrument, getting a job can teach high school students valuable lessons they will carry with them throughout their lives. Even though high school students only work part-time, such a work schedule can still teach them the importance of money management and the valuable lesson of reaping what you sow. High school students can save their money to finance their college educations or purchase their first cars, each of which can teach them the value of saving money.

Working in high school also can prepare students for college, where many will need to work in order to support themselves.

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Student cyber security precautions T Watch out for phishing scams.

Phishing usually occurs through fraudulent email messages that mimic the look of reputable solicitations.

Scammers rely on these tactics to tempt people to click on links or download attachments that can put malware on a device and steal personal data.

Exercise caution with all links and downloads.

hanks to advancements in technology, students and educators are increasingly turning to birth, tablets and computers when working on daily assignments and classroom activities. Students rely on the internet for research and keeping in touch with teachers and other students, and work is even assigned and completed via digital platforms.

Despite the upside of technology, cyber crime is a potential pitfall of all that time spent online. The internet provides instant access, and that can put students at risk.

According to Verizon’s 2016 Data Breach Investigations Report, the education sector ranked sixth in the United States for the total number of reported “security incidents.” Schools are data-rich, meaning they give hackers access to information like identification numbers, birthdates, email addresses, financial data, medical records, and more.

Students must understand cyber security risks when working and sharing data online. The following are some tips students can follow.

Protect passwords. Students are urged to keep their passwords to themselves. This prevents others from

Schedule routine backups. Data can be lost if a device crashes, so routinely back up personal devices and home computers. Backups can be stored on external hard drives or with cloud services.

using accounts maliciously or even in seemingly harmless ways that can put you in trouble, such as searching for inappropriate content in school.

Choose complicated passwords that can’t be easily guessed, and opt for two-step authentication whenever offered.

Use secured WiFi networks. Free or open WiFi connections are not encrypted, meaning they can be accessed by anyone. Many cyber criminals gain access to information

through these channels. Schools should have encrypted systems in place.

Limit what you share on the internet. Students are urged to be aware of what they share online. According to DataManagement, a computing service, information posted to social media is permanent, and deleted items aren’t necessarily gone. Exercise caution on social media. Don’t post unless it is something you would be comfortable sharing in public.

Exercise caution when filesharing.

UC Santa Cruz’s information technology services says viruses and malware can be transmitted by filesharing software, and files offered by others may not be what they say they are.

Only used school-approved filesharing options.

Cyber security is something students should prioritize this school year. The right security measures can protect students, their classmates and their schools.

Manage teams, clubs and leagues in a digital world Sports leagues, after-school clubs and other extracurricular activities enjoyed by children and their parents would not be possible without the volunteer efforts of fellow parents and other adults. Very often an entire committee of volunteers gathers to make a sports team or group successful, and much of their work is being done behind the scenes.

Managing a recreational group is no small undertaking. Such an endeavor requires the patience and perseverance of volunteers ready to juggle a variety of tasks. While in the past there may have been few resources to aid in such tasks, today’s technology makes it easier to handle the responsibilities that come with managing a team. The vast array of apps available for smartphones, tablets and other devices can alleviate some of the work for recreational group managers. The following are just a handful of applications league managers can consider to coordinate efforts across the board. * Team Snap: Team Snap is one of the premier team and club management services available (www.teamsnap.com). This software helps anyone, even those with little or no website design experience, run a team,

league or other organization online. The team is managed by a team owner who can choose free services or a tiered payment plan depending on the option that owner chooses.

Team members are invited to join free, where they can message other players, check calendars and even get text message alerts. * Team Pages: Having a current and welldesigned website can encourage others to be more involved and invested in a particular team or league. However, sometimes getting a website up and running can be challenging, particularly to the novice designer. With Team Pages (www.teampages.com), anyone can create a sport- or club-themed website and have it live in a manner of minutes. Drop and drag layout design options makes creating multiple pages even easier, and there is a calendar option for keeping track of games and other meetings. * Active: Active (www.active.com) is the leader in online event registrations, from marathons to softball leagues. Visitors can search for various activity-inspired events nearby and learn more about sports leagues for children and adults. In addition, the site

features informative articles on nutrition, troop’s site enable password-protected inforplayer improvement tips, medical information, mation to stay private. and much more as it pertains to activities. * Google Sites: In addition to the scores * League Athletics: This tool (www. of other website creation software availleagueathletics.com) mixes team website able at no- or low-cost, Google Sites (sites. design with league management and reg- google.com) is a component of Google seristration. It also enables others to follow a vices, including Gmail and Google calendars. team’s progress while broadcasting scores All of these Google facets can work together and schedules. Custom design options enable and be linked to a single Google account. This flexible and easy layout in a matter of days. presents a viable way for clubs and teams to not only build impressive websites but also * Scoutlander: Scoutlander (www.scout- stay connected through email and calendar lander.com) hosts and manages troops, packs updates. and dens associated with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts. The site is free, though voluntary Modern technology has developed even donations are used to further the develop- more ways to keep sports teams and extrament of the site. Scout leaders can inform curricular clubs organized. A variety of appliparents of upcoming meetings or events. cations and websites can help any organizaSeparation of public and private areas of a tion look and feel tech-savvy.

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Moving ahead with Insuring long-term Medicare coverage care a women’s issue

BY J U L I E WA R D -A B D O Medicare is a federal health insurance program available to people 65 and older, or those under 65 who have been receiving Social Security disability benefits for more than 24 months.

While this valuable program helps with your health-care costs, Medicare does not cover all medical expenses. It’s important to understand what Medicare covers and the coverage choices available to you.

Medicare consists of four parts. Part A covers inpatient hospital stays, skilled nursing facilities and hospice care. Part B covers doctors’ visits, outpatient care, diagnostic tests, lab services and preventive services. Medicare Part A and Part B are considered Original Medicare and are provided by the federal government.

Part C and Part D are offered through private insurance companies. Part D is prescription drug coverage. Part C is more commonly known as Medicare Advantage.

Medicare Advantage plans provide the benefits of Part A and Part B and usually includes Part D. Many Medicare Advantage plans offer additional services such as vision care, dental benefits and wellness programs.

Once you enroll in Original Medicare it is very important to understand your medical costs and coverage choices and to choose carefully. Medicare Part A has a benefit period deductible of $1,340.

A benefit period is 60 days. Part B Medicare has an annual deductible of $183.

Once the deductible is met you are responsible for 20 percent co-insurance. It is important to know that Medicare does not have a maximum out of pocket so there is no cap on the costs you might incur.

To determine the type of coverage that would work for you, you need to analyze the doctors you

use, the medications you take, where you live and your financial budget.

The minimal coverage that is considered creditable coverage is original Medicare with a prescription drug plan. If you decide not to enroll in Part D when you’re first eligible for Medicare, you’ll likely be subject to a late enrollment penalty.

If you decide to enroll in a prescription drug plan you have to choose one. Each prescription drug plan has a formulary, which is a list of covered drugs. The formularies vary by plan. The key is to find a plan that offers coverage for the drugs you take at a price you can afford.

Many people look at Supplemental Insurance more commonly known as Medigap Insurance, to help pay for the Medicare deductibles, coinsurance and copayments.

By choosing a Medigap plan, Medicare remains your primary insurance enabling you to go to any doctor or hospital that accepts Medicare nationwide. There is a range of choices available.

Medigap policies are standardized so that all policies identified by letters (A, B, C, F, G, K, L & N) offer the same benefits no matter which insurance company you purchase it from. For this reason, premiums and customer service are important when looking for a plan. Medigap plans do not include prescription drug cover-

age. If you purchase a Medigap plan you must also purchase a stand-alone prescription drug plan.

Medicare Advantage plans (Part C) are offered by private insurance carriers that contract with Medicare. If you choose to get your coverage through a Medicare Advantage plan (MAPD) you will use the plan for all of your healthcare needs, rather than Original Medicare.

You still have to pay your Part B premium. The premiums for Medicare Advantage plans tend to be low and you pay copays and/or co-insurance for medical services. Medicare Advantage Plans must have annual limits on out of pocket costs to protect you from excessive charges.

These plans may require you to see health care providers in their network and can insist on referrals from your primary care physician before seeing a specialist.

Most Medicare Advantage plans include prescription drug coverage. Every year you have the ability to review and change your plan during the annual enrollment period which is between Oct. 15 and Dec. 7 and the new plan starts on January 1st.

With all of these choices it is important to do your homework before making any decisions regarding the direction you want to take for your healthcare needs.

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BY N ATA L I E K A R P Long-term care planning is especially important for women. Women are often impacted as providers of care, and ultimately, as recipients of long-term care.

No one wants to be a nurse or a purse.

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Women are more concerned that their adult children will be burdened with the emotional and financial responsibility of caring for them. Mothers, do not let your daughters grow up to be caregivers!

Many of our clients are women near or over the age of 50 and are experiencing life transitions- empty nests, semi or full retirement, divorce, loss of a spouse, etc. In each transition, their financial wellbeing is a defining issue. Planning today for longevity and independence will have a profound influence on their future.

Long-term care is the largest unfunded risk and threatens to disrupt assets, income stream and independence.

While women intuitively understand caregiving and the demands of being a caregiver; financial, physical and emotional, many have yet to plan.

On average, women live seven years longer than men- average life expectancy is now 88. Once a person reaches age 80, there is an 80 percent chance they will need long-term!care in their lives.

Planning for longevity risk is planning for choice and independence. As independent women, we want choices – who, where and how care is provided. Long Term Care Insurance provides a separate “ pool of money “ for care costs.

Long-term care insurance is not nursing home insurance. It means choice of care in any environment.

“Aging in Place” is today’s paradigm – staying home and in the community, but can be used in any environment that provides care. Long-term care insurance plans are comprehensive and portable anywhere

in the U.S. Having a long-term care insurance plan, independent of your retirement nest egg will allow you to maintain lifestyle and legacy commitments and act as a firewall to sibling rivalry and other possible blended family issues.

The “key to the castle” is good health with conditions that are “stable and resolved”.

Underwriting varies by a carrier; each has “sweet spots” for age, health, and medications. Women who have had a history of breast cancer and stable for 1-3 years are insurable at standard rates.

Bone density scores are also important from an underwriting perspective. Osteopenia is insurable while significant osteoporosis may not be.

It is critical to work with an LTC Insurance specialist since plan designs, pricing and underwriting vary widely…explore the breadth of possibilities to find the right fit.

The landscape of planning options includes Life and LTC linked benefits, assetbased and hybrid solutions.

Traditional long-term care insurance can be designed with shared care plans for married or domestic partners. Plans can be designed for maximum flexibility – allowing informal care and paying cash benefits.

All plans are customized for your goals.

Consumers are encouraged to take action with a multiple of incentives: – NY State Tax Credit of 20 percent on total LTC premiums – Federal deductions for business owners or those who itemize medical expenses – HSA accounts can be used to pay LTC premiums – 1035 exchange using cash in life insurance to purchase LTC tax-free Financial experts agree that without long-term care planning, your family’s financial and personal lifestyle goals are incomplete.

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THE CULINARY ARCHITECT

Dymystify making octopus at home There are approximately 300 species of octopus, a soft-bodied, eight-limb mollusk that live in the ocean. Octopus is very low in calories and high on flavor and nutrients. A 3-ounce serving of octopus has approximately 150 calories and more than 25 grams of protein. Besides protein, octopus is high in iron, selenium and vitamin B-12.

If prepared properly, the octopus’ eight limbs can be quite delicious. If prepared improperly, octopus has no flavor and can be quite rubbery.

Most fishmongers sell the octopus cleaned. Clean includes removing the inedible part of the octopus, the eyes, beak, intestines and ink sac.

Once your octopus has the inedible parts removed, thoroughly wash it to be sure there is no sand. Next, bring stock and wine to boil in a stock pot. Add three corks and then your octopus.

For some reason, the cork is the secret to tender octopus.

Cook the octopus until tender,

approximately 13 minutes per pound.

Let the octopus cool completely in its poaching liquid.

Then, cut it into chunks and toss in a sauce of your choosing. I have given you two of my favorite ways to serve octopus.

Once you give these recipes a try you will make octopus part of your weekly dining and entertaining repertoire. It is easy to make and delicious to eat.

Menu (Serves 4) Octopus & Avocado Salad or Octopus, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Olives and Caper Salad Crusty Peasant Bread* *Recipe Not Given Octopus & Avocado Salad For the octopus: 3 lbs. clean octopus 1 bottle white wine 1 carrot, peeled and sliced 1 onion, cut into quarters 1 celery, peeled and sliced 1 quart of water

ALEXANDRA TROY The Culinary Architect

For the salad: 2 avocado, cut in half, pit removed 1/4 cup best quality olive oil 1 shallot, chopped 2 tblsp. ground mustard 3 tblsp. fresh dill sprigs 1 cup pitted olives (optional) Dill for garnish 1. In a stock pot large enough to hold your octopus, make a seafood stock of water, wine, carrots, celery and onion. Bring to a boil. Then reduce to a simmer. Add 3 corks.

2. Dip the octopus into the water three times, the tentacles will start to curl up. On the fourth dip, place

the octopus in the pot and let is cook for approximately 45 minutes. Turn off the heat and let the octopus cool in the pot. I then place it in the refrigerator for one hour.

3. Cut the octopus into chunks.

Set aside.

4. In a large mixing bowl, place the ground mustard, shallot and dill sprigs. Slowly add the olive oil and stir. Toss the octopus in the “dressing.” Add olives, if using.

5. To serve, place an avocado on each plate. Put a scoop of Octopus in each avocado “shell.” Garnish with a bushy spring of dill. Serve with crusty bread to soak up all the sauce and octopus juice.

Octopus, Potatoes, Tomatoes, Olives and Caper Salad 1 3-lb. octopus, cooked exactly the same way as above, through Step 3.

2 cloves garlic, peeled 2 large potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes 1 1/2 cups halved cherry tomatoes 1/4 cup pitted Kalamata olives, halved

1 1/2 tablespoons capers 1/4 cup fresh parsley leaves For the dresing: Juice of 1 lemon 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil Salt & pepper Pinch of red pepper flake 1. While your octopus is cooking, bring a pot of salted water to a boil over medium heat, and cook the potatoes until fork tender.

2.Drain, and let the potatoes come to room temperature.

3. Place octopus in a bowl along with the cooled potatoes, tomatoes, olives, capers, and parsley.

4.In a small bowl, whisk together the dressing ingredients and pour over the salad, Gently toss, then serve on a platter.

Alexandra Troy is owner of Culinary Architect Catering, a 35-yearold Greenvale-based company, specializing in private, corporate and promotional parties. Need help making your parties delicious and stress-free, call 516-484-7431 and you will be a guest at your own party. "If you make any of these recipes, send me a photo at party@ culinaryarchitect.com.

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Krasnoff Theater New exhibit focuses opens with Jon Batiste on Nuremberg Trials The Tilles Center for the Performing Arts at LIU Post is set to unveil the renovated Krasnoff Theater, formerly Hillwood Recital Hall.

With the support of Eric and Sandra Krasnoff, the refurbished and expanded theater will include new cushioned seats with lumbar support, a regraded floor for better views, and an improved overall layout that will seat 508 guests.

Dr. Kimberly Cline, president of LIU states, “The Krasnoff Theater promises to be a major venue for thought-provoking speakers and entertaining performances. It will continue to enhance LIU’s leadership in the arts community. I look forward to attending many events at the Krasnoff Theater, honoring Eric and Sandra Krasnoff ’s generosity and continued commitment to LIU.” “We are very proud to have our family associated with Tilles Center and Long Island University,” said Eric and Sandra Krasnoff. “These institutions are strong contributors to the life of this community, educating and entertaining us all for generations. This newly renovated venue enhances the cultural opportunities for the arts and education on Long Island.”

Bill Biddle, executive director at Tilles Center said, “It was important for us to provide guests with a new experience and we’re excited for this transformation.

In addition to the upgraded seats and regrading, the stage itself has been redone to allow for an even more intimate evening.

This is the first major renovation for this theater since it opened in 1965.”

The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County will present a special exhibition opening, Cecelia Goetz: The Aggressive War Chief of Nuremberg, on Sunday, Sept. 30 at 2 p.m."

HMTC was presented with hundreds of personal letters and court documents of Judge Goetz in 2016 and began the esThe Krasnoff Theater will host an ex- sential work of preserving citing fall lineup starting with"Jon Batiste, this unique collection."

American singer, multi-instrumentalist, Goetz was the only bandleader for the “Late Show with Ste- American female prosecuphen Colbert,” and artistic director at large tor to deliver an opening of the National Museum in Harlem, who statement at the Nuremwill perform on Friday, Sept. 28 at 8 p.m. berg Trials, redefining a The same time on Saturday, Sept. 29 woman’s role in the courtwill present an evening of music with jazz room on the international pianist and composer Helen Sung"accom- stage." panied by Michela Marino Lerman, performing music from Sung’s album Sung with Words.

There will be a variety of future performances at the Krasnoff Theater throughout the 2018-19 season, including Lucie Arnaz, Sandy Hackett’s Rat Pack, the Shanghai Quartet and more.

Tickets are available online at www. tillescenter.org, in person at the Tilles Center box office, or by telephone at 516-2993100.

The Tilles Center is located at 720 Northern Blvd. (Route 25A) in Brookville.

Her detailed correspondence with friends and loved ones reveals daily life during the trials, exposing both the highs and lows of seeking justice in the face of genocide."

Her commentary on major figures such as Telford Taylor, the justice system, and even German cuisine give an insightful, humorous, and heartbreaking account of this crucial moment in history."

Goetz’s dedication to her work earned her the reputation and nickname of “Aggressive War Chief” among her colleagues.

Driven by a deep sense of duty, Goetz fought to bring Nazi criminals to justice.

The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center is" presenting this unique collection for the first time to the public."

The collection has inspired a groundbreaking exhibition examining the life and work of this extraordinary woman."

The exhibition asks visitors to challenge what they know about the Nuremberg Trials and question the roles prescribed to women during the mid-20th century."

Her life serves as a potent example of dedication, conviction and grit, as she battled to become an extraordinary figure in her field. Yet, her story has remained untold.

Until now.""

The Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center, Welwyn Preserve is located at 100 Crescent Beach Road in Glen Cove.

There is a $10 suggested donation to attend.

Seats are limited so reservations are recommended.

RSVP to (516) 5718040 x107 or go to www. axelsarmiento@hmtcli. org.

Landmark to host an The return of Singer old-style radio show Songwriter Night Landmark Radio Theater will present" “Stage Door,” an adaptation of the classic 1937 film, on Sunday, Sept. 30, at 6 p.m. at the Landmark on Main Street in Port Washington.

The show will be presented as a radio play with music and sound effects, performed before a live audience.

Building on the success of last year’s inaugural performance, Landmark Radio Theater’s cast of talented community and professional performers will bring the comedy-drama to life on the Jeanne Rimsky Theater stage, re-enacting a coast-to-coast radio broadcast from 1939 complete with period commercials and songs.

The show will also be recorded for later broadcast. “’Stage Door’ was a natural choice this year,” said Pat Lyons, the show’s director. “The characters face challenges that will resonate strongly with our audience, and the script is chock-full of engaging characters and all the wit,

wisecracks and snappy dialogue that Hollywood used to do so well.”

Though “Stage Door” is set in a bygone era, its themes are as current as today’s headlines.

It tells the story of a group of young women striving to make it in show business, an industry in the grip of powerful men.

With dreams of stardom, each hopeful actress travels down a different road in search of success.

“Stage Door” is a production of the Landmark on Main Street and Expressive Elocution.

Landmark Radio Theater is sponsored by Joe and Maureen Wekselblatt, with support from Wild Honey on Main restaurant.

Tickets to the show are $10 and can be purchased at the Landmark Box Office, by calling 516-767-6444, or online at landmarkonmainstreet.org.

Landmark on Main Street is located at 232 Main St."in Port Washington.

Back by popular demand is the" Huntington Arts Council’s Singer Songwriter Nights featuring Phillip Lofaso.

The new season be-

gins on Sept. 27" and continues on the following Thursday nights: Oct. 25,"Nov. 29,"Dec. 20, Jan. 31, Feb. 28, March 28 and April 25. "

Singer Songwriter Night is a communitybased opportunity for people to create and perform in"a supportive, allinclusive environment.

The event features original music only — no backline.

Sign-up begins at 7 p.m. and the mic opens at 7:30 p.m., followed by" 10-minute sessions per performer with second" slots available as time permits.

No pre-registration is required for these music evenings, but there is a" $10 donation to perform and" $5 suggested for all others.

For more information, go to huntingtonarts.org or call 631-271-8423 x12.

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Get ready to DRAW How dance affects OUT! at museum traumatized youth The Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington invites all ages to the museum and outside in beautiful Heckscher Park for its free community event, DRAW OUT! Now in its 11th year, artists’ demonstrations, performances, games and hands-on art projects will inspire fun and creativity.

For even more excitement, ten Huntington area cultural partners have joined The Heckscher Museum this year in presenting engaging activities for all families.

Join the event on Sunday, Sept. 23, 12 to 4 p.m., where there will be tons of things to do.

For instance, try your hand at live figure drawing led by renowned Long Island artist Christian White.

Create a work of art alongside Long Island Biennial exhibiting artists Mario Bakalov, E. Craig Marcin, and Inna Pashina.

Paint with watercolors outdoors by Heckscher Pond.

Enjoy live music on the terrace by Dead Ahead and face painting and more with the kids.

And play larger-than-life chess and checkers with Your Move Chess & Games.!

This year, The Heckscher Museum of

Art welcomes the following local organizations to DRAW OUT!, each offering inviting art, games, and projects for kids and families.

Participating organizations include Art League of Long Island; Huntington Art Center; Huntington Arts Council, Huntington Center for the Performing Arts; Huntington Fine Arts; Huntington Public Library; Northport Historical Society; Vanderbilt Museum; Walt Whitman Birthplace Association; and the Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor.

Admission to The Heckscher is free during DRAW OUT! In addition, docents will be in the galleries to talk about the exhibitions currently on view at The Heckscher Museum: Long Island Biennial and Tile Club: Camaraderie and American Plein Air Painting.

The first 200 guests will receive complimentary art materials generously provided by Grumbacher, Koh-I-Noor, and thalo.com The Heckscher Museum of Art is located at! 2 Prime Ave. in Huntington’s!scenic Heckscher Park.

For additional information, visit www.hackscher.org or call 631.351.3250.

What can we do here on Long Island to support people struggling to break through and transform negative and traumatic experiences?

The film, “What Better Looks Like,” follows six dancers from the acclaimed Battery Dance Company who travel the world, working with youth who’ve experienced war, poverty, prejudice, sexual exploitation, and severe trauma as refugees.

The dancers taught some of the most vulnerable youth about expressing themselves through movement and creativity.

Addressing issues from gender violence and poverty, to persecution and prejudice, these students respond in extraordinary ways as they prepare to perform in their communities after only a week of practice.

The film follows them to India, where they work with girls rescued from sex trafficking and gender violence; to Romania, with Roma (gypsy) kids from one of Europe’s worst slums; to South Korea, with young North Koreans who risked their lives to escape; and to Iraq, where they work with a gifted young Muslim dancer, fighting to survive.

As they struggle to break through, the dancer-teachers confront their own

frustrations.

Yet their students respond in extraordinary ways — and as they prepare to perform in public in what seems an impossibly short time, both students and teachers experience surprising transformations, unlocking feelings and stories in wellsprings of creativity.

The Cinema Arts Centre!will host a screening of “What Better Looks Like” as part of their Moving Stories series that includes a!reception and discussion with the film’s director, Rob Fruchtman, on Monday Sept. 24 at 7 p.m.

The Cinema Arts Centre is located at!423 Park Ave. in Huntington.

For more information and tickets, go to www.cinemaartscentre.org.

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Arts & Entertainment Calendar NYCB LIVE, HOME OF NASSAU VETERANS MEMORIAL COLISEUM 1255 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale (516) 794-9300 • www.nycblive.com Saturday, Sept. 22, 1 p.m.

André Rieu Sunday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m.

Long Island National College Fair NYCB THEATRE AT WESTBURY 960 Brush Hollow Road, Westbury (516) 247-5205 • www.thetheatreatwestbury.com Saturday, Sept. 22, 8 p.m.

Wayne Newton — Up Close and Personal Thursday, Sept. 27, 8 p.m.

Jason Alexander: Music! Comedy! Musical Comedy!

Friday, Sept. 28, 8 p.m.

Queen Extravaganza Saturday, Sept. 29, 8 p.m.

Hot Autumn Nights: Herman’s Hermits starring Peter Noone and more!

THE PARAMOUNT 370 New York Ave., Huntington (631) 673-7300 • www.paramountny.com Friday, Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m.

Joe DeGuardia’s Star Boxing “Rockin’ Fights” Saturday, Sept. 22, 8 p.m.

Kip Moore Sunday, Sept. 23, 8 p.m.

Michael McDonald Tuesday, Sept. 25, 7:30 p.m.

The Gipsy Kings Wednesday, Sept. 26, 8 p.m.

RATT THE SPACE AT WESTBURY 250 Post Ave., Westbury (516) 283-5566 • www.thespaceatwestbury.com Friday, Sept. 21, 8 p.m.

An Evening with Nils Lofgren Acoustic Duo Thursday, Sept. 27, 8 p.m.

Robby Krieger of The Doors with guest Memphis Crawl FOREST HILLS STADIUM 1 Tennis Place, Forest Hills (888) 929-7849 • www.foresthillsstadium.com Saturday, Sept. 22, 5 p.m.

Portugal. The Man. MY FATHER’S PLACE AT THE ROSLYN HOTEL 1221 Old Northern Blvd., Roslyn (516) 413-3535 • www.myfathersplace. com Sunday, Sept. 23, 1 p.m.

The Liverpool Shuffle: Beatles Brunch Tuesday, Sept. 25, 8 p.m.

Black Uhuru Thursday, Sept. 27, 8 p.m.

Bridges & Tunnels Sunday, Sept. 30, 3 p.m.

Broadway DivaFest LANDMARK ON MAIN STREET 232 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-1384 • www.landmarkonmain-

street.com Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2 p.m.

Marilyn Monroe: The Girl, The Woman and The Legend with Marilyn Carminio GOLD COAST ARTS CENTER 113 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck (516) 829-2570 • www.goldcoastarts.org Sunday, Sept. 30 through Dec. 15 Exhibit: Storytelling Through the Lens TILLES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS 720 Northern Boulevard, Brookville (516) 299-3100 • www.tillescenter.org Friday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Creative Aging Mini-Symposium Saturday, Sept. 22, 8 p.m.

Neil Sedaka Friday, Sept. 28, 8 p.m.

Jon Batiste Saturday, Sept. 29, 8 p.m.

Helen Sung Presents: On Tap with Michela Marino Lerman + Sung With Words ADELPHI UNIVERSITY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER 1 South Ave., Garden City (516) 877-4000 • www.pacadelphi.edu Sunday, Sept. 23, 3 p.m.

Larson Legacy Concert: Jay Adana Wednesday, Sept. 26, 1 p.m.

Faculty Recital: Trío de Reinas MADISON THEATRE AT MOLLOY COLLEGE 1000 Hempstead Ave., Rockville Centre (516) 323-4444 • www.madisontheatreny.com Saturday, Sept. 22, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

The 50+ Comedy Tour Sunday, Sept. 23, 3 p.m.

Give Our Regards to Broadway Saturday, Sept. 29, 7 p.m.

Comedy with Chris Monty & Friends NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART 1 Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor (516) 484-9338 • www.nassaumuseum. org Saturday, Sept. 22, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Studio Saturdays at The Manes Center Sunday, Sept. 23, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Family Sundays at the Museum SANDS POINT PRESERVE CONSERVANCY’S HEMPSTEAD HOUSE 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point (516) 571-7901 • www.sandspointpreserve.org Sunday, Sept. 23, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Village Day Fall Festival LONG ISLAND CHILDREN’S MUSEUM 11 Davis Ave., Garden City (516) 224-5800 • www.licm.org Friday, Sept. 21, 11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Kids in the Kitchen: Caramel Apple Empanadas Children ages 3 to 5. Fee: $5 with museum admission ($4 LICM members).

Friday, Sept. 21, 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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A&E Calendar cont’d Children ages 3 and up can celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month by making their own paper mola fish design. Free with museum admission.

BARNES AND NOBLE — MANHASSET 1542 Northern Blvd., Manhasset (516) 365-6723 • www.barnesandnoble. com Saturday, Sept. 22, 11 a.m.

“Princesses Save the Wold” Story Time BARNES AND NOBLE — CARLE PLACE 91 Old Country Road, Carle Place (516) 741-9850 • www.barnesandnoble. com Saturday, Sept. 22, 11 a.m.

“Princesses Save the Wold” Story Time CINEMA ARTS CENTRE 423 Park Ave., Huntington (631) 423-7611 • www.cinemaartscentre. org Monday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m.

Moving Stories Film Screening: “What Better Looks Like” with director Rob Fruchtman THE DOLPHIN BOOKSHOP & CAFE 299 Main St., Port Washington (516) 767-2650 • www.thedolphinbookshop.com Friday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Cafe Music at the Dolphin Saturday, Sept. 22, 6:30 p.m.

Author and musician Robert Hunter: “Relapse” + Revival Tour Wednesday, Sept. 26, 7 p.m.

Book Club: “Lincoln in the Bardo” by George Saunders TURN OF THE CORKSCREW BOOKS AND WINE 110 N. Park Ave., Rockville Centre (516) 764-6000 • www.turnofthecorkscrew.com Friday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m.

Author Peter Blauner, “Sunrise Highway” Tuesday, Sept. 25, 7 p.m.

Children’s author Laura Vaccaro Seeger, “Blue” ART LEAGUE OF LONG ISLAND’S JEANIE TENGELSEN GALLERY 107 E. Deer Park Road, Dix Hills (631) 462-5400 • www.artleagueli.org

Saturday, Sept. 22 through Sunday, Oct. 7 Exhibit: Insight in Sight — Presented by NY Society of Women Artists PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM 1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay (516) 922-8678 • www.plantingfields.org Sunday, Sept. 23, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Mid-Autumn Moon Festival Through Sept. 30 Exhibit — Gertrude Vanderbilt Whitney: Sculpture OLD WESTBURY GARDENS 71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury (516) 333-0048 • www.oldwestburygardens.org Through Oct. 7 The Great War Exhibit

NORTHWELL HEALTH CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 2000 Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park (516) 321-6272 • www.northwell.edu Friday, Sept. 21, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Biden Cancer Summit hosted by the Gregory Foundation for Cancer Research This free summit will address a patient’s cancer journey beyond the disease, including topics such as patient data, disparities in cancer treatments, prevention and innovation. Registration is recommended by calling 516-321-6272 or sending an email to emorrisset@ northwell.edu.

UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CONGREGATION AT SHELTER ROCK 48 Shelter Rock Road, Manhasset (516) 627-6560 • www.uucsr.org Friday, Sept. 21, 7 p.m.

Soulful Songs & Stories Friday, Sept. 21, 7:30 p.m.

Women’s Group Book Club: “The Little Stranger” by Sarah Waters Wednesday, Sept. 26, 7:30 p.m.

Inisfada Zen Sitting Meditation OLDE TRADING POST 1218 Jericho Turnpike, New Hyde Park Continued on Page 70

THE WHALING MUSEUM & EDUCATION CENTER 279 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor (631) 367-3418 • www.cshwhalingmuseum.org Saturday, Sept. 29, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SeaFaire: Seaworthy Crafts and Demonstrations For all ages. $12 for children; $6 for adults; members half price.

COLD SPRING HARBOR FISH HATCHERY & AQUARIUM 1660 Rte. 25A, Cold Spring Harbor (516) 692-6768 • www.cshfishhatchery. org Saturday, Sept. 29, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Fall Festival Environmental exhibitions, live animal encounters, kid’s fishing, food, refreshments, music, petting zoo, castle bouncer and games. $6 adults; $4 kids ages 3 to 12 and seniors 65 and up; under age 3 and members are free.

WALT WHITMAN BIRTHPLACE AND HISTORIC SITE 246 Old Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station (631) 427-5240 • www.waltwhitman.org Thursday, Sept. 27, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Literature, Compassion and Health Care Reading Series 2018 This series is free and open to the public.

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Gambol Class of 2019 Kickoff Party Saturday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.

Live Music with Mean Machine 24TH ANNUAL STREET FAIR IN FLORAL PARK Covert Ave., Floral Park (516) 641-1200 • www.floralparkchamber.org Saturday, Sept. 22, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

24th Annual Street Fair in Floral Park CAUMSETT STATE HISTORIC PARK PRESERVE 25 Lloyd Harbor Road, Huntington (631) 423-1770 • www.oldetradingpost.com Saturday, Sept. 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Traditional Nature Walk At this slow, 3-mile walk, you will explore nature in the woods and tall grass meadows of the southeastern section of the park.

Admission is $4. Reservations are required by calling 631-423-1770.

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CLARK BOTANIC GARDEN 193 I U Willets Road, Albertson (516) 484-2208 • www.clarkbotanic.org Saturday, Sept. 22, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Autumn Sip & Stroll: Wine Tasting and Music MINEOLA STREET FAIR Jericho Turnpike between Mineola Blvd. and Willis Ave., Mineola (516) 422-6000 • www.mineolachamber.com Sunday, Sept. 23, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (rain date: Sunday, Oct. 7) Mineola Street Fair 2018 Free family fun for all: pony rides, petting zoo, inflatables, food trucks, live music and more.

THE ETHICAL HUMANIST SOCIETY OF LONG ISLAND 38 Old Country Road, Garden City (516) 741-7304 • www.ehsli.org Sunday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m.

Talk: “Drawing the Line in Editorial Cartooning” by Matt Bodkin NORTH HEMPSTEAD BEACH PARK 175 West Shore Road, Port Washington (718) 490-0736 • www.ialinenewyork.org Sunday, Sept. 23, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

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Adelphi presents future of musical theater Since 2015, Adelphi University has given creators an opportunity to showcase their work to new audiences through the Larson Legacy Concert Series.

On Sunday, Sept. 23, Jonathan Larson Grant winner Jay Adana will present pieces from her new musical The Loophole in the Olmsted Theatre at the Adelphi Performing Arts Center, One South Ave, Garden City, New York.

“The Loophole,” book by Zeniba Britt with music and lyrics by Adana, is a musical about brilliant biracial scientist Polly Danfield living in her white father’s house in Atlanta during the last year of the Civil War. She has to ultimately choose between her family and her life’s work, or fight for love and freedom.

Adana is a singer-songwriter based in Brooklyn. She was the lyricist for The

Woodsman, directed and conceived by James Ortiz and Strangemen and Co. She also contributed music and lyrics to Jeff Augustin’s The Last Tiger in Haiti.

She was a member of the second cohort of #BARS at the Public Theater where she first met and collaborated with writing partner Zeniba Britt on an adaptation of Beloved by Toni Morrison.

The grants, which honors the creator of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical RENT, 1982 Adelphi graduate Jonathan Larson, are awarded annually to musical theater creators with the potential to create work that shapes contemporary culture.

The concert begins at 3 p.m. in Adelphi’s Performing Arts Center. Tickets are $25 with discounts available for seniors, alumni and students. See more about The Larson Legacy Concert Series: Jay Adana – and purchase tickets online.

Female artists focus of new exhibit The New York Society of Women Artists will present a new exhibition, “Insight in Sight,” works of painters, mixed media artists, and sculptors, at the Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery of the Art League of Long Island.

The exhibit will be on display from Saturday, Sept. 22 through Sunday, Oct. 7.

Often, when we speak of “insight,” we mean the realization of a deeper truth or appreciation, perhaps the “aha” moment when we see or intuit something in a more profound way.

For example, a botanical draftsperson may suddenly be awed by how the structure of a plant and its color and texture complement its function.

An abstract artist, working with relationships of color and shape, may discover that some compositions work best when in some uncanny way they echo relationships in nature. Or not.

For another artist, a narrative is most important. In telling a story either using symbols or more literally using illustrations, the artist, through her focus, work or even dreaminess, often tells a tale that reads on many levels.

And of course, by looking intently at something commonplace, an artist can feel that for a few moments she has penetrated the world of illusions.

The artists of NYSWA would like the audience to feel that they have experienced their visual world more deeply, viewing the paintings and sculpture in this exhibition.

NYSWA was founded in 1925 and devoted itself to avant-garde women art-

ists. The organization had 23 painters and sculptors, all recognized as professionals.

Four of the original members participated in the Armory Show, and some were members of the Whitney Studio Club and the Society of Independent Artists.

Critical response to NYSWA’s exhibitions was overwhelmingly favorable and a review in Art News described the group as a “battalion of Amazons that is surely unbeatable.”

The support of women artists in a largely male profession gave individuals more clout and visibility. The mavericks of the 1920s inhabited a different world than today’s members.

“Painting Professionals,” a book by Kirsten Smith, describes NYSWA and the lives of young women artists in its earlier days.

Today, NYSWA is an intergenerational organization of up to 60 active members. Many began to make their mark in the 1960s and forward, in the heart of New York City life.

The aim is to maintain a clear focus on the art itself and, more specifically, on making public the fine works of talented women in galleries, cultural spaces, embassies, museums and other quality venues.

The NYSWA’s refined jurying system welcomes both diversity and quality.

The Jeanie Tengelsen Gallery of the Art League of Long Island is located at"107 East Deer Park Road in Dix Hills.

For more information, go to www. artleagueli.net.

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Shelter Rock Library New Hyde Park Shelter Rock Library 165 Searingtown Road South, Albertson; 516-248-7363; www.srpl.org.

THOMAS COLE AND THE HUDSON RIVER SCHOOL WITH PROFESSOR THOMAS GERMANO Friday, Sept. 21, 11 a.m.

Thomas Cole was the ideological founder of American landscape art later called The Hudson River School. Cole traveled extensively throughout England and Italy returning to America to create some of his most ambitious works, notably “The Oxbow and the Course

of Empire,” which inspired a new generation of American painters.

AARP SMART DRIVERS COURSE Tuesday, Sept. 25 and Wednesday, Sept. 26, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Find the registration form on the library website or pick up a registration form at the Reference Desk.

SENIOR RAP GROUP Monday, Oct. 1, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. For the 55+ set who have a lifetime of experiences to share. Come and join Shelter Rock Public Library Senior Rap

Group on selected Mondays.

PLAY MAH JONGG Tuesday, Sept. 25 and Oct. 16, 1 p.m. Join others in playing a game that has fascinated people for so many years with its strategies and combinations.

FALL ART EXHIBIT Through Oct. 28. Surreal Encounters in Paint and Pixels by local artist Katherine Criss.

Art Talk and reception on Thursday, Oct. 4 at 1:30 p.m.

All are invited.

Community Calendar

THE INCORPORATED VILLAGE OF NEW HYDE PARK VILLAGE Board meetings are open to the public and take place on the first and third Tuesdays of the month at Village Hall, located at 1420 Jericho Turnpike at New Hyde Park Road.

For more information on the topics covered at each meeting or for any issues related to the Village of New Hyde Park, call 516-354-0022 or go to www.vnhp.org.

NEW HYDE PARK SENIOR CITIZENS’ GROUPS/MEETINGS Extra Years of Zest Club meets the first and third Mondays of the month, 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., at First Reformed Church, Jericho Turnpike and Herkomer St. in New Hyde Park; New Hyde Park Senior Citizens, Inc. (516-869-6311) meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. program cancellations. In to 3:30 p.m., at Clinton G. Martin order to access this service, Park, Marcus Ave. and New Hyde Library District residents Park Road; Notre Dame Golden can log on to cancellaAge Guild (516-352-7203) meets tions.com, type in their zip Wednesdays (except in July and Aug.), 1:15 to 3:30 p.m., at Notre code or Great Neck Library Dame R.C. Church, Mayfair Road and obtain information on and New Hyde Park Road; New program cancellations or Hyde Park Senior Chorus (516Library closings. In addition, 775-8118) meets Mondays, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m., at Clinton G. Martin at no charge, residents can Park, Marcus Ave. and New Hyde request automatic e-mails from cancellations.com when Park Road. For more information on these and other senior groups, call the Library has posted any in- the Town of North Hempstead at formation. This is a great way 311 or 516-869-6311 or go to www. northhempsteadny.gov. for Library District residents who are connected online to NEW HYDE PARK KNIGHTS OF be advised of weather related COLUMBUS Council meetings are held changes in Library hours or on the second Tuesday of the month at programs.

8 p.m. at Martin Hall, across from Holy Spirit Church on South Sixth St. in New Hyde Park (516-352-2852). Knights of Columbus Senior Club meets at 11 a.m. on the first and third Wednesday of each month except in July and August at Michael J. Tully Park at 1801 Evergreen Ave. in New Hyde Park. and 7 p.m. The book being

New Hyde Park-Garden City Park School District, call Eileen Bileski at 516-434-2306. You will assist students under the supervision of a classroom teacher. There is no prior experience necessary to participate in the program.

Great Neck Library Great Neck Library Station Branch is located at 26 Great Neck Road (2nd level) in the Gardens at Great Neck Plaza.

Great Neck Lakeville Branch is located at 475 Great Neck Road. Great Neck Parkville Branch is located at 10 Campbell St. in New Hyde Park. Following is a sampling of upcoming events. For a complete listing, go to www. greatnecklibrary.org.

THURSDAY FILM ENCORE AT THE STATION BRANCH The Thursday film at the Station Branch is an encore of the film shown on Wednesday at Main. Refer to the Librarywebsite for information on the films scheduled. Bring your library card, driver’s license or other ID show-

ing your Great Neck School District address.

STICKS IN THE STACKS AT LAKEVILLE The group meets on Wednesdays, 3:30 to 4:45 p.m.

PROJECT INDEPENDENCE AT PARKVILLE FOR 60+ Social Discussion Group meets on Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., and Men’s Group meets on Fridays, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

GREAT NECK LIBRARY CLOSING/CANCELLATION INFORMATION ONLINE Library patrons connected to the Internet are asked to check the website: www. cancellations.com for Library weather related closings/

Hillside Library Hillside Public Library is located at 155 Lakeville Road in New Hyde Park. Following is a sampling of upcoming events. For a complete listing or to register for programs, go to www.hillsidelibrary.info/ events.

discussed is”Before We Were Yours” by Lisa Wingate.

AARP MEMBER AND NEW

MOVIE: “ADRIFT” Friday, Sept. 21, 1:30 p.m.

Starring Shailene Woodley, Sam Claflin and Grace Palmer.

A young couple’s chance encounter leads them first to love, then on a sailing adventure.

7 STEPS TO PEAK ENERGY Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2 p.m. Topics are: daily activities, sleep, hydration, diet, nutrition, stress, mental attitude and how to balance your nervous system to

COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS FOR EDUCATION If you would like volunteer in the

VOLUNTEER MONTHLY MEETING Thursday, Sept. 27, 12 p.m. In improve wellness, energy and performance.

the 2nd floor conference room.

BOOK DISCUSSION: PAGE TURNERS Wednesday, Sept. 26, 1 p.m.

New initiatives and programs will be discussed.

FREE EXERCISE CLASSES Ongoing Program — Free Silver Sneakers exercise classes for those 65 and older at all levels on balance, agility, strengthening, endurance and osteoporosis for eligible seniors on Monday through Saturday. Locations are in Garden City Park, Lake Success and Floral Park. For more details, including seeing if you are eligible and class times, go to www.toolsatsilversneakers.com or call (516) 745-8050.

AARP DEFENSIVE DRIVING COURSES AT CLINTON G. MARTIN PARK FOR 2018 The Town of North Hempstead sponsors AARP Defensive Driving Courses.

The classes, open to drivers age 50 and older, will be held on Oct. 20, Nov. 10 and Dec. 8. For more information, call the Town office at 516-869-6311.

To register, make your check payable to AARP. Mail all checks to: Defensive Driving Coordinator, Department of Community Services, 1601 Marcus Ave., New Hyde Park. Once checks are received, a seat will be reserved in your name.

Floral Park Library Floral Park Library 17 Caroline Place, Floral Park 516-326-6330; www. floralparklibrary.org MADE WITH LOVE KNITTING GROUP Monday, Sept. 24 at 7 p.m. and Wednesday, Sept. 26 at 11:30 a.m. Whether you’re a

beginner, an expert, or somewhere in between, Made with Love knitting and crocheting group welcomes all to their weekly groups. No sign-up required.

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work and how to interpret them in this informative session.

Register online (floralparklibrary.org) or at Desk.

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Housing prices continue climb in Aug.

BY LU K E TOR R A N C E The median price for homes sold in Nassau County rose for the fourth straight month, according to data released by the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island.

The median price for homes sold in August was $550,000 for the county, up from $540,000 in July.

August’s median price was the highest for any month in the past two years and was up $38,000 — or 7.4 percent — from a year ago.

That percentage was the biggest jump of any month since February, when prices soared 12.5 percent from the year before. Every month since September 2017 has seen year-over-year growth.

As the median price has risen, so too has the number of houses sold: 1,449 in August, an increase from 1,281 in July.

The number of houses sold has peaked in August each of the last two years, and this year’s numbers were down from 1,584 in August 2017 and 1,519 in August 2016.

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The historic John Philip Sousa house in Sands Point, which is up for sale.

The median price for sales pending slumped $10,000 in August, dropping to $520,000 from $530,000 a month earlier. But that was still good for a $30,000 — or 6.1 percent — increase over August

2017. Like the median price for homes sold, every month in the past calendar year has seen an increase over the year before in median price for pending sales.

The number of pending sales in Nas-

sau also increased. There were 1,330 pending sales in August, up from 1,217 in July and 1,220 the year before. That 9 percent increase over August 2017 was the largest percentage increase of any month since at least September 2017.

Neighboring Suffolk County continued to see its own slow and steady rise in the median price for homes sold.

August marked the sixth straight month the median sold price increased and the first time in at least two years that it cleared $400,000 (the exact median was $405,000). The number of homes sold — 1,751 — was up from July but down from August 2017.

In pending sales, the median price dropped $10,000 to $380,000 in August, which was nonetheless a 6 percent increase over 2017. The number of houses on the market was also up 9.9 percent year over year, from 1,609 to 1,769.

Reach reporter Luke Torrance by email at ltorrance@theislandnow.com, by phone at 516-307-1045, ext. 214, or follow him on Twitter @LukeATorrance

County launches Town continues LED anti-bullying website installations in NHP

BY T E R I W EST Nassau County launched NassauStopBullying.org, its new bullying prevention website, last Wednesday after the resource was signed into law in July.

The website includes pages for understanding and identifying types of bullying, including cyberbullying, and contact information for local and national organizations that support victims of bullying.

In addition to the website, each Nassau County school district will select a Dignity for All Students Act coordinator for anti-bullying initiatives.

Nassau County Legislator Josh La-

fazan held a news conference at Jericho High School to celebrate the launch, joined by colleagues, the police commissioner and a middle schooler who raised $5,000 for the cause.

Lafazan, 24, is the county’s youngest legislator.

“One of the benefits of having a millennial as a colleague now on the Legislature is that he forces us in a great way to be able to address some of the pertinent issues,” said Legislator Arnold Drucker.

The Long Island Coalition Against Bullying, led by Joseph Salamone, proposed the website to Lafazan.

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BY JA N E LL E C L AUS E N

The Town of North Hempstead installed 80 new light-emitting diode bulbs along Hillside Avenue in New Hyde Park, town officials announced last Wednesday, in a move to save money and boost safety.

The new LED high-pressure sodium streetlight fixtures, which run from Denton Avenue to the New York City border, replace older incandescent 250-watt fixtures, ranging between 30 and 40 years old, with 110 watt ones that have a light temperature of 4000K. The new lights are expected to cut related electrical costs by 56 percent.

“Replacing existing street lighting on Hillside Avenue with more reliable, efficient and long-lasting LEDs improves the lighting, visibility and driving safety of the neighborhood,” Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said, “all while reducing electrical costs for our taxpayers.”

Town Councilwoman Lee Seeman, whose district includes Lake Success, North New Hyde Park, Floral Park and other areas, echoed the safety aspects of the project.

“These lights will increase visibility at night for both drivers and pedestrians, as well as result in making our neighborhoods safer,” Seeman said.

The town decided to do this project on July 20, according to a town spokesPHOTO COURTESY OF THE OFFICE OF THE NASSAU COUNTY EXECUTIVE woman, but this isn’t the first time North Hempstead moved to replace lights with From left, County Executive Laura Curran, middle schooler Shayna Sakhai LED bulbs. who raised $5,000 to support victims of bullying, and Legislator Josh Lafazan.

In December 2014, North Hempstead

replaced aging incandescent lighting fixtures with LED ones in the New Salem area of Port Washington, reducing the wattage from 180 to 26 per bulb.

New LED street lighting also came to Garden City Park about a year ago. North Hempstead installed 49 new LED street lights along Hillside Avenue from Foch Boulevard to Denton Avenue.

The previous fixtures were 250 watts; the LED ones are 110.

Additionally, last October, 63 LED streetlights with a color temperature of 4000K were installed in parts of Westbury and Carle Place.

“As places need bulb replacing, we’re doing the LED lights,” Carole Trottere, a town spokeswoman, said last Wednesday.

Numerous North Shore villages have also installed or are actively considering converting streetlights to LED. Kings Point is currently in discussions to replace 200 streetlights with LED bulbs, for example, and villages like North Hills, East Williston and Roslyn Harbor have also invested time in trying to get LED lights.

Thomaston approved LED street lights in 2015, Great Neck Plaza aims to install them, and the Village of Great Neck has replaced all of its more than 800 incandescent streetlights with LED ones.

Additionally, New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo has pushed for LED streetlights to be installed throughout the state; his goal is to have 500,000 installed by 2025.

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VA mobile clinic to visit town in Oct. North Hempstead works with Northport medical center to finish scheduling locations

BY JA N E LL E CL AUSEN The Northport Veteran Affairs Medical Center will station a mobile health care clinic in the Town of North Hempstead in October, officials said last week, although schedules haven’t been finalized.

The move comes as town officials, federal representatives and the town’s Veterans Advisory Committee have pushed for the establishment of a permanent community-based outpatient clinic in North Hempstead.

Town Supervisor Judi Bosworth said that because of long commuting times, the “mobile unit will have a tremendously positive impact” for local veterans.

“We are so grateful to our veterans for their service and it’s our responsibility to make sure that they have medical care as close to home as possible,” Bosworth said.

“The arrival of the mobile unit, as well as the continued push for a more permanent CBOC, are steps in the right direction.”

According to a town news release, the mobile unit will be sta-

in Telehealth services so veterans can have their symptoms monitored and get care from home.

“This is all part of the VA’s push to ensure access to quality care for our veterans and we’re working at a number of different ways,” Spellman said.

There are currently five community-based outpatient clinics on Long Island, according to the VA website. Two of them – Valley Stream and East Meadow – are in Nassau County, with the other three in Suffolk County.

Rich DeMartino, a Veterans Advisory Committee member from New Hyde Park, said the closest clinic for basic check-ins PHOTO COURTESY OF THE TOWN OF NORTH HEMPSTEAD is in East Meadow but that anyone needing more has to travel to Supervisor Bosworth, U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer, the Town Board and North Hempstead Northport – which isn’t easy for older veterans. veterans at a press conference this summer calling for federal funding for a CommunityConsequently, he said, the Based Outpatient Clinic in North Hempstead. mobile clinic is “definitely a step tioned at Clinton G. Martin Park ter, said the location is set but of- Spellman said, noting that the in the right direction.”

“It’s nice to know there will be in New Hyde Park three days a ficials are “still working out specif- agency also plans to offer services something close by,” DeMartino week starting in October. It will be ics as far as days of the week” and in Glen Cove.

He said that the mobile clinics said. staffed with a doctor and nursing exact services.

The schedule, once it is final“The mobile unit is still be- are part of a larger effort to imstaff.

Levi Spellman, a spokesman ing worked out because we have prove access to health care for vet- ized, will be on the town website for the Northport VA Medical Cen- multiple needs across the island,” erans, with the VA also investing and available by calling 311.

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Transit funding good news for Nassau

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here is more good news from Washington besides the Town of North Hempstead receiving $1 million in Federal Transit Administration Section 5310 funding.! (“Town getting $1 million for transportation programs” — Janelle Clausen; September 14.) !

These dollars are part of a New York State Department of Transportation block grant from the Federal Transit Administration.!

They will fund the Town of North Hempstead’s Project Independence transportation program to assist senior residents and those with disabilities.!

The Town of North Hempstead is one of many sub-recipients in each of the 62 New York

State counties under this grant.!

Albany does most of the paperwork in applying for this annual grant on behalf of several hundred sub-recipients.! !!

The Sept. 6 Metropolitan Transportation Authority Public Hearing for their proposed federal fiscal year 2018 capital program of projects confirms there continues to be good news from Washington concerning real hard cash financial support for public transportation.!

This includes the Long Island Rail Road, New York City Transit Subway and Bus, MTA Bus (the old eight NYC Department of Transportation franchised private bus operators) and Metro North Commuter Rail.!!

The Metropolitan Transpor-

tation Authority receives over $1.3 billion annually year from the Federal Transit Administration.!!

Most federal transportation grants require a 20 percent hard-cash local share.!

FTA! accepted toll credits instead of hard cash for the local share.

This saved the MTA over $1 billion in the previous 20102014 five-year capital program.

The same continues under the current 2015-2019 five-year capital program.

Washington has made available over $1.3 billion in 2018 Federal Transit Administration formula funding for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority which helps pays for a significant portion of its capital

program. !

This includes $28 million in buses and bus facilities; $647 million in Section 5337 State of Good Repair and $675 million in Section 5307 Urbanized Area federal funding.

There are other opportunities for up to several hundred million more in discretionary competitive federal grants.!!

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority can also! take advantage of Federal Transit Administration pre-award authority prior to grant approval. !

Use of pre-award authority! affords the MTA an opportunity to start projects months earlier and incur costs for reimbursement at a later date after grant approval and obligation of funding. !

The MTA currently manages an active portfolio of federally funded capital improvement projects and programs in open grants worth over $12 billion in direct FTA financial assistance.!!!!

Nassau County on behalf of Nassau Inter County Express Bus should receive over $20 million and City of Long Beach over $1.5 million in 2018 Federal Transit Administration funding as well.

Larry Penner (Larry Penner is a transportation historian, advocate and writer who previously worked 31 years for the US Department of Transportation Federal Transit Administration Region 2 NY Office.)

Kavanagh and reproductive rights in N.Y.

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rom the moment Trump took office, women’s basic health care and reproductive rights have been under constant attack.

Last summer, the TrumpPence administration tried to repeal the Affordable Care Act three times!

Then, Neil Gorsuch, a staunch, conservative judge with a poor record on women’s health and rights, was seated to the US Supreme Court.

In May, the Department of Health and Human Services, under the direction of the TrumpPence administration, announced its intent to defund providers like Planned Parenthood from fed-

eral funds for telling our patients about all their pregnancy options – essentially “gagging” medical providers from telling patients all the information they need and deserve to make the best decisions for themselves.

And at this very moment, we are on the precipice of the confirmation of Brett Kavanaugh another anti-choice conservative justice who would tip the balance of our nation’s highest court.

Indeed, if Justice Kavanaugh’s lifetime appointment moves forward, we are facing the very real and dangerous possibility that Roe v. Wade, the decision that legalized abortion in the United States, could be over-

turned or gutted.

If that were to happen, abortion rights and access would revert to individual states. To this, some people might argue that, as New York state residents, we don’t need to worry too much; that New York is “progressive.”

Those people would be wrong. And women would pay the price with their lives.

For nearly a decade, the New York State Senate has refused to act on legislation that would codify Roe v. Wade in New York state law. The bill, called the Reproductive Health Act, has unfailingly passed in the State Assembly.

However, the anti-choice ma-

jority in the State Senate thwarts this bill every time.!

Every. Single. Time.

The New York State Senate also refuses to vote on the Comprehensive Contraceptive Coverage Act, a law that would ensure that people in New York can access affordable, effective birth control regardless of what happens at the federal level.

With relentless assaults on women’s health care and rights unfolding daily at the national level, New Yorkers must speak up and stand up for women. And the best way to do that is at the polls this November.

Voting in a pro-choice, prowomen’s health care and rights

majority to the New York State Senate is the only way to ensure that New York State stands as a beacon for reproductive rights for the women who live here, and a safe haven for those who don’t.

In the meantime, we still have a chance to stop the madness by calling our U.S. Senators Schumer and Gillibrand to let them know that we support their opposition to the confirmation of Kavanagh to the Supreme Court at 202-684-2473.

JoAnn D. Smith, Treasurer Planned Parenthood of Nassau County Action Fund Political Committee

Phillips a Republican in a Dem district

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f you are a resident of the Town of North Hempstead, there is a good chance you are getting bombarded with election mailings claiming that New York State Senator Elaine Phillips is a “bipartisan leader.”

Perhaps you find it disingenuous that, although these mailings are from the New York State Republican Committee, they do not mention that Elaine Phillips is a Republican.

The truth is that Republican Elaine Phillips won by just 2 percent two years ago by posing as a bipartisan moderate for a constituency that is mostly Democratic.

One of the problems with this bipartisan claim is that policies in Albany are not decided by individual legislators, but by “three men in a room:” the governor, the head of the Senate and the head of the Assembly.

Another problem is that Elaine Phillips is beholden to her party because she relies on it to provide stipends from two leadership positions to supplement her base salary of $79,500. She also relies on her party for funding because 72 percent ($927,570) of the money raised for her last election campaign came directly from the New York State Senate

Republican Committee.

Here are two recent examples of how Elaine Phillips stood up for her party as opposed to her constituents to make sure that popular initiatives from Democrats were not passed. This past winter Democrats attached gun control measures onto an existing bill in order to get Republicans to address banning the possession of bump stocks and requiring longer background checks.

Elaine Phillips, and every other Republicans in the state Senate, opposed these measures in lockstep and killed them by not voting on them before proposing their

own watered down measures.

As a result, it is still legal to purchase and possess bump stocks in New York State.

This past spring the state Assembly passed the popular Child Victims Act for the fifth time which would have raised the age limit for victims seeking criminal charges against child molesters from 23 to 28 and those seeking civil charges from 23 to 50.

With Elaine Phillips’ help the Republican majority leader in the state Senate prevented this act from coming up for a vote. Now the age limit for victims of child molestation to press criminal or

civil charges in New York State remains at just 23.

Don’t be fooled by the “bipartisan” claim in the mailings from the New York State Republican State Committee.

If you are still supporting the Republican Party in this upcoming election then, by all means, vote for Elaine Phillips.

But if you don’t agree with the Republican agenda, vote for the Democratic candidate: Anna Kaplan.

Charles S. Maass Manhasset

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School administration not accountable

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n May 29, 2015 I filed a petition with the Commissioner of Education alleging that in the award of architectural services for the March 15, 2015 $70 million-dollar construction bond the Port Washington School District violated the school districts own procurement policy and NY State General Municipal Law. The PW School District procurement policy stipulates “to obtain optimal value for expenditure of school district funds.”

State Municipal Law requires “to assure the prudent and economical use of public moneys in the best interest of taxpayers…” to facilitate the acquisition of goods and services of maximum quality at the lowest possible cost under the circumstances, and to guard against favoritism, improvidence, extravagance, fraud and corruption.

The appeal by an ordinary citizen unfa-

miliar with law requesting a stay was denied for failure, in a timely manner, to join the architect (include the architect in the petition). The appeal itself and its substance was by the Commissioner of State Education accepted to be ruled upon.

This ruling was made July 17, 2018.

In the decision the Commissioner admonishes the Port Washington School District, in agreement with the petitioner, that the award was not in keeping with the intent of State Municipal Law. The awarding of the architectural service was improperly based on a twelve-yearold Request For Proposal for a dissimilar $2.5 million dollar bond whose smaller amount justified a fee of 7 percent.

The petitioner alleged had a new RFP been issued, as required by procurement policy, due to the economy of scale proposals

with a 6 percent and possibly a 5.5 percent fee would have been obtained.

The fee for architectural services would then range between $4.20 to $3.85 million dollars. This would have resulted in a saving of between $700,000 -$1,150,000 taxpayer dollars.

In summary, the petition had and continues to have merit. The question is not why did the school administration over a period of over twelve years find such favor with the work one of one architect? The hard-financial question is that this same work could have been obtained with a saving of one million dollars!

The school’s superintendent and particularly the assistant superintendent for business can not either from ignorance or favoritism simply prefer and choose to award work because they are familiar and pleased

with the work of one architect.

They do not have the liberty to ignore their very own procurement policy. No! They are required to issue a new Request For Proposal thereby allowing competition. That is State Municipal Law! The central issue may not be who is culpable for wrong doing. The larger concern and question is that of the incompetence and wastefulness of the Port Washington school administration.

There needs to be accountability. Someone in school administration needs to take responsibility for wasting one million dollars. That responsibility belongs to the Schools Superintendent and clearly to the Assistant Superintendent for Business.

James Ansel Port Washington

Consequences of lifetime of chemicals

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he safety and nutritional value of our food today is greatly compromised.!

Fruits and vegetables, for example, are by nature rich with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.!

The paradox is that most fruit and vegetable crops, if not organic, are bathed in pesticides, herbicides and fungicides — not meant for human consumption.

This is very pertinent in terms of children since they consume more produce relative to their size and weight than adults do.!

They are also particularly sensitive to neurotoxins — chemicals that can cause damage to the nervous system.!

When in the womb, an unborn child is especially vulnerable to any pesticide/herbicide that the mother is exposed to or consumes through food crops that have been sprayed. !

These toxic substances are also known to lower the IQ in children and adults as well.!

These chemicals actually alter our epigenetic blueprint that is passed onto the next generation.

Two chemical giants merged in 2018 when Bayer acquired Monsanto.!

Monsanto has been a world leader in agrochemicals, including genetically modified seeds for produce and other major food crops. !

Monsanto’s (now Bayer’s) glyphosate!is the most widely used herbicide in the world, and is the most used agricultural chemical in history.!

You may know it by its product name, Roundup.

While Monsanto maintains! that glyphosate is safe (research on product safety is often funded and conducted by the corporations marketing the products), it has been added to!California’s Proposition 65 list of substances that can cause cancer.!

The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC) has determined it to be a probable carcinogen. !

Information has come out that Monsanto collaborated with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to downplay the reports that glyphosate causes cancer.!

Money and corporations over life.! !!

There are literally thousands of legal cases filed against Monsanto related to Roundup.

This is just the beginning of this evergrowing list of lawsuits since more and more people are becoming aware of what is sprayed on our crops.

Dewayne Johnson, a public school groundskeeper in California, dying of stage 4 cancer due to exposure to Roundup, filed suit against Monsanto.!

A jury awarded him an historic verdict against the mammoth chemical giant.!

Johnson was awarded over 289 million dollars.!

To bring this all home, about 80% of the chemical market is for agricultural use, but non-agricultural sales are skyrocketing simply by the rise of the middle-class still opting for! chemically-reliant lawns and landscapes — driving up sales of weed killers.!

Long Islanders — are you using Roundup on your lawns?

These chemical products contain several very dangerous ingredients including “inerts” not listed on the label.!

The combination of these chemicals can be even more toxic than any one of them acting alone.!

Manufacturers are not required to divulge all the ingredients.!

So we are exposed to a cocktail of herbicides and pesticides in our air, water, of course our food, and on the surfaces we touch.!

How do we ultimately combat the ills

our “progressive” world has set upon us?!

We must take a stand.!

How you spend your dollar is like a lightning rod and sends a loud message.!

Speak with your store managers, write or call the Produce Marketing Association and various food growers associations.

Tell them you don’t want to consume chemicals in any of your food. !

Ideally, if available and affordable, purchase certified organic fruits and vegetables, and other foods that are certified organic.!

These are grown, processed, packaged, stored and transported without the use of synthetic chemicals such as pesticides, fungicides, herbicides and synthetic fertilizers.!!

When not organic, try to buy produce that is locally grown.!

Food that travels very long distances usually is treated more heavily with postharvest chemicals.!

Out-of-season produce is likely to be imported.!

Imported produce is picked way before its maturity and gets heavy doses of chemi-

cals for purposes of ripening, maintaining longer shelf life, and preserving texture.

Tell store managers you demand more organic.!

Organic is without a doubt the best way to lower your overall pesticide/herbicide burden.!

When you can’t find organic, the best choice is to buy from local farmers and farmers’ markets around the Island.!

Herbicides, pesticides and GMOs contribute to the demise of the environment!and human health.! Voice your concern and demand a toxic-free food supply.!

No to poison — yes to life.

Gary Feldman Gary Feldman, an innovator in the nutritional supplement retail industry and a member of the Great Neck Board of Education Citizens Advisory Committee, is a health writer, a nutrition educator and lecturer, and an instructor in the Port Washington Union Free School District Continuing Education program. Email him at garyteach1@gmail.com

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Business&RealEstate

Ups, downs in property management Whether it’s buildings or single-family homes, managing properties has its good points and challenging ones.

I manage some places and the supers have a check list to follow, so that the daily chores that have to be done on a regular basis get accomplished. It is very important to know what has to be done, so you can delegate those items to the super who handles the maintenance in the interior and exterior of the property.

There are so many things to be responsible for, from cleaning the floors and windows to making sure the boiler functions properly, especially during the winter months and that it works all year round providing the necessary heat and hot water (if there is no separate hot water heater) to all the owners and tenants.

Taking out the garbage, recyclables, and all types of refuse, from furniture to refrigerators, is another chore that is the responsibility of the super.

Cutting the lawn, removing leaves and shoveling the snow off walkways and sidewalks are other responsibilities of the super, unless there is a service that is hired to do these chores. This

will all depend on the budget of the building and what their cash flow is for these jobs. The person that is in charge must be fairly well versed in many different facets of the building, from heating, plumbing, electrical, leaks etc.

Whatever, he or she cannot handle, where it may be beyond their capabilities, it will be necessary to call in a licensed contractor to handle the problem.

If renovations within the building need to be done, one must make sure whomever is performing those tasks, is licensed and insured and if the super is in charge, to be sure your insurance policy coverage extends to whatever work he may be doing.

When it comes to hiring a super, one must set up an interview and hopefully, that person has a resume with references of past jobs as a super of whatever experience he or she might have to show that the job you want to be handled can be successfully done.

Having trust, credibility, dependability and consistency among your people is important.

Work on a daily basis must be satisfactorily completed because you are hired by the board and

PHILIP A. RAICES Real Estate Watch

as manager, you have certain responsibilities that must be adhered to.

As they say, the “buck, stops with you” and things must get done. Saving money is another important responsibility that both the manager and super have to try to keep expenses consistent and as reasonable as possible by making sure their vendors are competitive in whatever has to been repaired or upgraded in the building.

Having a dependable support team is crucial so that the building stays in the best condition possible. Everyone who owns, whether it be a homeowner association, condo, coop or a straight rental property

wants their investment to be in optimum condition.

It really depends who is in charge and how they are handling the daily operations. What I have noticed that in our local area, supers that have children who go to the local schools, truly want them to have the best education possible.

So I have found that their jobs are very important and crucial to them and they more responsible individuals. This enables their children to take advantage of a much better educational experience and more secure surroundings.

Managers must attend board meetings, review contracts, be a liaison between the board and buyers and sellers, send notices out to their buildings, do necessary paperwork leading up to the closings and many other responsibilities.

Managing single family homes is radically different than managing buildings. However, one must be responsible to regularly check the house and property. As we get into the fall and winter, I have certain critical responsibilities.

The most important one is making sure the heat is working properly, so there will be no is-

sues with pipes; especially those that are on the north side of the house, which is the coldest side of the property, where there is less direct sunlight.

Checking that mail is being forwarded or held based on the instructions to the post office.

Cleaning off snow from cars, if needed.

I go weekly to check and go through the home to make sure everything is ok. Watching someone’s home is a huge responsibility to make sure everything is good, especially through the winter months, when issues can occur.

If you are going away this winter, let me know how I can assist you.

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Recent Real Estate

Sales in New Hyde Park New Hyde Park Real Estate Market Conditions MEDIAN SALES PRICE $665,000 Demographics near New Hyde Park, NY Population Population Density Median Age People per Household Median Household Income Average Income per Capita

City 9,811 11,367 41.2 3.2 99,469 35,118

County 1,361,350 4,744 41.3 3 98,401 42,949

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26 Elm Avenue, Floral Park Sold Price: $835,000 Date: 05/25/2018 4 beds, 3 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 40x100 Schools: Floral ParkBellerose Total Taxes: $21,070 MLS# 2980769

57 Rogers Place, Floral Park Sold Price: $625,000 Date: 07/20/2018 3 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 40x80 Schools: Floral Park-Bellerose Total Taxes: $11,403 MLS# 3024877

209 Floral Blvd, Floral Park Sold Price: $640,000 Date: 08/03/2018 3 beds, 1 Full/1 Half baths Style: Colonial # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 40x100 Schools: Floral Park-Bellerose Total Taxes: $12,971 MLS# 3026037

645 Stewart Avenue, New Hyde Park Sold Price: $605,000 Date: 07/09/2018 3 beds, 2 Full/1 Half baths Style: Cape # of Families: 1 Lot Size: 72x100 Schools: Elmont Total Taxes: $12,643 MLS# 3022899

Editor’s note: Homes shown here were recently sold in New Hyde Park by a variety of real estate agencies. The information about the homes and the photos were obtained through the Multiple Listing Services of Long Island. The homes are presented based solely on the fact that they were recently sold in New Hyde Park and are believed by Blank Slate Media to be of interest to our readers.

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COMMUNITY NEWS

Final town S.T.O.P. events in October Town of North Hempstead Supervisor Judi Bosworth and the Town Board are reminding residents that the final Stop Throwing Out Pollutants events of 2018 will take place on Saturday, Oct. 20 and Sunday, Oct. 21 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at North Hempstead Beach Park’s north lot.!

The S.T.O.P. program offers Town of North Hempstead residents the opportunity to dispose of chemical waste that is too dangerous to dispose of with routine curbside pickups.

Residents can dispose of items such as aerosols, household chemicals, pesticides, disinfectants, fertilizers, bulbs, thermostats, rechargeable and lithium batteries and TV’s and computers.!

Latex and water-based paints, once dried out (usually 24-36 hours after the lid is removed), can be placed in a trash bag and thrown out with your regular household garbage.

Latex and water-based paints will not be accepted at the S.T.O.P. collection site. Oilbased paints, on the other hand, are considered hazardous, and will be accepted at any S.T.O.P. program.

“The Town is proud to be able to continue to offer a convenient and environmentally responsible way for our residents to dispose of hazardous and sensitive waste,” said Bosworth.

“Anyone planning on cleaning out a garage or basement will have several opportunities to bring any hazardous waste to this event for proper disposal.”

Residents may also bring

their sensitive documents to the S.T.O.P. event for proper shredding and destruction to prevent identity theft.

Any documents brought will be shredded on site by a document shredding company and then transported to a pulping mill for recycling.

There is a limit of six “Bankers Box” sized boxes or bags of paper per car, per event.

Once the documents are shredded, they will be placed into containers and sent directly to pulping mills.!

For every 2,000 pounds of paper the Town recycles equates to 17 trees saved.

The Town will no longer be accepting pharmaceuticals at the S.T.O.P program.

This is due to a change in policy by the Nassau County Po-

lice Department. To dispose of unwanted medicines, drop them off at your local police precinct.!

Residents are also reminded to properly dispose of their residential yard waste in either a loose receptacle (up to 32 gallons in size) or in paper lawn and leaf bags.!

Residents can also bundle and tie brush in bundles no larger than two feet wide by four feet in length.!

The S.T.O.P. events will also have a clothing donation area thanks to North Hempstead’s partnership with Big Brothers Big Sisters.

Representatives of Big Brothers Big Sisters will be collecting gently used and working clothes, stuffed animals, electronics, toys, sporting equipment, shoes, books, small area rugs, bikes, scooters, luggage, picture frames, and table lamps, bolts of fabric, silverware, glassware, dishes, and cosmetics.

Each resident will receive a receipt for their donation for income tax purposes.

For more information on the S.T.O.P. program, please call 311 or (516) 869-6311 or visit northhempsteadny.gov/stopprogram

Local attorneys named ‘Super Lawyers’ The following two attorneys in the area have been named to the 2018 New York Metro Super Lawyers list, as well as one to the 2018 Rising New York Metro Stars list.!

The honor recognizes top lawyers in their respective areas of practice.

Due to the highly rigorous nature of the nomination and review process, only five percent of lawyers in the New York metro area are named to the list.

Super Lawyers, part of Thomson Reuters, is a research-driven peer influenced rating service of outstanding lawyers who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement.

The annual selections are made based upon peer nominations, independent research

by Super Lawyers, and evaluations from a highly credentialed panel of attorneys, and include: M. Allan Hyman (Sands Point),! a senior partner who practices in litigation, real estate tax certiorari, and condemnation law departments.

He has successfully obtained millions of dollars of tax refunds and savings for clients during his 50 year professional career.

Additionally, his practice focuses on representing both claimants and condemnors in eminent domain proceedings throughout the State of New York and other jurisdictions.

A graduate of Syracuse University, Hyman also holds a Juris Doctorate from St. John’s University Law School.

Thomas McNamara’s (Port Washington) practice encompasses a broad

range of commercial litigation and arbitration, including issues related to banking, creditors’ rights, contracts, business divorce, real estate, employment, trade secrets, trust and estates, and insurance, as well as corporate, securities, shareholder, partnership, and antitrust matters.

He graduated with honors from the University of Chicago, where he majored in economics, and earned his law degree from New York University School of Law in 1980.

The selection process for the Rising Stars list is the same as the Super Lawyers selection process, with one exception: to be eligible for inclusion in Rising Stars, a candidate must be either 40 years old or younger or in practice for 10 years or less.

All attorneys first go

through the Super Lawyers selection process.

Those who are not selected to the Super Lawyers list, but who meet either one of the Rising Stars eligibility requirements, go through the Rising Stars selection process.

While up to five percent of the lawyers in the state are named to Super Lawyers, no more than 2.5 percent are named to

the Rising Stars list.

Rebecca L. Brodsky (Sands Point) is an associate in the Real Estate Practice Group.

She represents clients in both commercial and residential transactions and has experience with the closings of single family homes, cooperative apartments and condominiums, along with commercial property and

construction loans.

Brodsky earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law and her Bachelor of Arts from Emory University.

For further information, visit SuperLawyers. com and the attorneys’ biographies on certilmanbalin.com.

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District 19 candidates talk guns, marijuana Continued from Page 1 sault rifles.”

Carr brought up the “Red Flag” bill that was passed by the state Assembly in June. This would have allowed teachers to notify the courts of a student that may be mentally unfit to be in the same household as a gun.

Ra said he voted in favor of both versions of the “Red Flag” bill in the Assembly along with a bill that banned bump stocks in the state.

On the topic of pedestrian and bicycle safety, Ra said that it is not just a safety issue but an economic issue.

“In our downtowns, if people feel it is safe to go from place to place, they are going to be more likely to park their car and go to a couple of different local stores,” he said.

“I think it requires putting in the infrastructure, but part of it is changing driver behavior,” said Ra, citing former initiatives such as flashing speed indica-

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Lakeville Estates Civic Association hosts meet and greet with District 19 candidates Edward Ra and William Carr. tors, proper timing of traffic lights, and red light cameras which have proven to

create more cognizant drivers.

Carr discussed the issues of the stan-

dard 35 mph village speed limit which “doesn’t seem that bad going down Hillside Avenue, but is very fast when driving down the block.”

“We have got to lower the speed limit,” said Carr.

Both candidates are unopposed in their respective parties and will be on the ballot for the Nov. 6 general election.

Another invited guest, Nassau County Executive Curran, also touched upon infrastructure for pedestrians and bicyclists.

As mandated by county Legislature “whenever we do a renovation of a county road, we have to take into account all users,” she said, this includes not just drivers, but bus riders, bicyclists, and pedestrians.

A number of such “complete streets” projects have already begun in Baldwin and East Atlantic Beach. Renovations in Hicksville are expected to begin soon.

Covert Ave. road closure planned for February Continued from Page 2 pany spearheading the traffic studies, has been in the area to determine how to employ existing infrastructure to minimize the Covert Avenue road closure’s impact on neighborhoods and local traffic.

Julie DiGennaro, Stantec’s transportation engineer working on the Covert Avenue road closure, discussed these methods, which include signal time changes, turning prohibitions, intersection restriping, temporary signals or stop

controls and temporary crosswalks.

“Our goal is to prevent through traffic, that is traffic that does not start or end in this area, from entering the area altogether or detour them around as far as we can so they are off your residential streets,” said DiGennaro.

Joyce Messer, a village resident, asked if traffic patterns were to affect her street, “would there be repair work at the end of this?”

Montreuil said that as part of the

memorandum of understanding between the village and the MTA, “if roads were to deteriorate because of the project those roads will be resurfaced at the state’s expense.”

The grade crossing on Covert Avenue will be replaced with a two-lane underpass with a sidewalk on the eastern side and the track will be elevated five feet.

Once construction is completed at Covert Avenue, 3TC plans to begin work on the grade crossing on New Hyde Park

Road followed by South 12th Street.

“When we are working on New Hyde Park Road we will have returned Covert Avenue to a place it has never been since the inception of the railroad,” said Brennan.

3TC, a consortium conceived for this project, is comprised of Dragados USA Inc., John P. Picone Inc., CCA Civil Inc. and Halmar International LLC. The third track project is expected to be completed in December 2022.

Crash kills two $5M suit alleges abuse from Manhasset Continued from Page 3 was one of three surgeons cited as a having a risk-adjusted mortality rate for his surgical patients that was significantly lower than the state’s average.

Brody remembered Graver as a kind man, who opened his home to co-workers during a snowstorm and who would buy pizza for the staff every month.

Graver also trained physicians in cardiac surgery and would film some operations he conducted to use as teaching tools.

Cohen went into local real estate after working in finance.

As a salesperson at Douglas Elliman, she made herself recogniz-

able to all of Manhasset, posting advertisements for herself on Northern Boulevard.

At the funeral, Cohen’s niece and nephew painted her as both a motherly figure and close friend to them, even buying them a puppy after they petitioned her for one.

“In a small family of relatively neurotic socially awkward individuals, Auntie was the cool one that made me look good by association,” joked Cohen’s nephew Eric Kotin during his speech at the funeral.

Cohen and Graver would have celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary on Sept.

26.

Continued from Page 4 rate $5 million civil claim from the same former midshipman alleging that the U.S. Department of Transportation, U.S. Maritime Administration and the academy it oversees failed to “provide adequate sexual harassment and assault training and resources to students, faculty and staff.”

Shaun Hogan, who represented Culiver, Burkhardt, Heckmuller, Yingling and Maier in a previous suit when the seven students had their diplomas withheld, said on Monday that he has not been retained by the five former students.

At the time of the original $5 million claim being filed against the academy and students, Hogan said his clients “categorically deny” the accusations and said there are “numerous problems with the allegations set forth there.”

“I’m confident that my clients are not guilty of any of the allegations that are alleged against them,” Hogan previously said.

An attorney was not listed for the defendants as of Monday.

“The United States Merchant Marine Academy remains committed to providing a safe and secure living and learning environment for its students,” a spokeswoman for the Maritime Administration, which oversees the academy, said. “Since the gov-

ernment has not been named in the lawsuit, and as the subject matter of the lawsuit is still under investigation by federal agencies, we have no comment on it.”# Federal investigators have been looking into the incident of alleged abuse on the soccer team bus.

On June 2, the academy’s superintendent, Rear Adm. James Helis, notified the seven students that they were barred from graduation because of the investigation by the U.S. Transportation Department’s inspector general.# This prompted the students to sue the school, the Transportation Department and Helis in federal court.

The investigation also led Helis to#cancel#the academy’s men’s soccer season in the fall, although the team ultimately returned in 2018.

The seven students, after being placed on deferred graduation status pending the investigation, took the school to federal court, where they denied the charges and argued that they were not given due process before action was taken against them.

A federal judge allowed them to walk during graduation. Following later private executive board meetings, the midshipmen received their degrees and licenses.

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Building masterpiece Cuomo trounces found in Garden City Nixon in Nassau Continued from Page 22 Nietzsche said that man’s most important trait was his ‘will to power.’

All great artists have this. Julian Schnabel has it in art. Madonna has it in music.

Marilyn Monroe had it in film. Sinatra had it in song. Marilyn Monroe was often described as having an inner glow. Vladimir Horowtiz, the pianist, was often described in the same way by people who met him.

I think Paul Randolph also possessed this inner fire.

The Endo building is a piece of art more than a building and reflects the mind and

soul of Paul Randolph. I think people unconsciously understand that when they walk up the grand staircase and enter this building they are experiencing something transcendent.

Gertrude Stein asked why masterpieces are so rare.

They are rare because it takes a miracle of strength to create them. So God bless you Paul Randolph for creating this building for Long Island and thank you Robert and Lifetime Brands for being guardian angels and restoring this masterpiece to its former greatness.

Continued from Page 6 himself ahead of incumbent and Cuomo running mate Kathy Hochul. Ultimately Hochul won 731,575 to 640,586, a margin of 48.39 to 42.37 percent, with other ballots either being blank, void, or writein candidates.

In Nassau County, Hochul handily topped Williams 62.77 percent to 33.2 percent, or 58,001 to 30,674. The rest of the ballots were either blank, void, or write-ins.

Letitia James, the current public advocate for New York City and a former city councilwoman, made history by becoming the first African-American woman to secure a major statewide party nomination in New York.

James won 38.67 percent of the vote, or 578,433 votes. Zephyr Teachout, a progressive attorney, author and Fordham University law professor, earned second with 29.52 percent of votes – or 441,622.

Sean Patrick Maloney, currently a U.S. representative for New York’s 18th District, was third with 356,699 votes, or 23.84 percent. ! Leecia Eve, the former deputy secretary for economic develop-

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ment for Cuomo and currently a commissioner with the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey, won 3.24 percent of votes, or 48,500.

In Nassau County, a stronger plurality of voters went toward James; 31,755 voters, or 41.63 percent voted for her.

Maloney had 27.41 percent of votes, or 20,911, and Teachout had 22.3 percent, or 17,010.

Burnett said the outcomes of the governor, lieutenant governor and attorney general races weren’t very surprising.

But Burnett said what was a bit surprising, due to a lack of polling, was that six of eight state Democratic senators formerly aligned with the Independent Democratic Caucus lost their primary races – which could have some consequences.

If the Demcrats win a majority in the state Senate, Burnett said, “I suspect that will change the nature of how Democrats operate.”

“You’ll see a shift to the left,” Burnett added, “but not an extreme one.”

Cuomo will now face Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro, the Republican nominee for governor, in the general election.

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EAST WILLISTON SCHOOL DISTRICT

Has the following openings: •P/T SCHOOL MONITORS • P/T SCHOOL SECURITY AIDES*

(*NYS Security Guard License required, retired law enforcement required)

Additionally seeking P/T Substitute Clerical and P/T Substitute School Monitors on an on call basis.

Send resume and letter of interest to: East Williston Union Free School District Diane Castonguay, Assistant Superintendent for Business 11 Bacon Road, Old Westbury, NY 11568 Or fax 516-333-1937 EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT to VP wanted for a midsize construction steel subcontractor’s satellite office located in Albertson. Responsible for day to day activities such as mail, email, phones, bills, errands, collections, etc. Should have 5 years prior office experience especially working with Excel, Word and Quickbooks. Follow up on bids and some property management activities also required. 9am-3pm.

M-F with some flexibility. Must be Notary. Email resume to ralph@ strocchia.com or call 917-903-1227 JOB OPPORTUNITY: $17/hr NYC $14.50/hr LI If you currently care for your relatives or friends who have Medicaid or Medicare, you may be eligible to start working for them as a personal assistant. No Certificates needed. 347-462-2610 or 347-5656200

MOTHER’S HELPER WANTED to help with 3 boys. Hours 3-7pm, Monday through Thursday. Friday 12-7pm. Organized, intelligent and energetic. Non smoker, clean driver’s license. English speaking. Port Washington area. $15/hour. Please call 516-883-1978

JOB OPPORTUNITY $14.50 Long Island per hour $17.00 NYC per hour

If you currently care for your relatives or friends who have Medicaid or Medicare, you may be eligible to start working for them as a personal assistant. No Certificates needed.

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ELDER CARE Woman seeking position to care for the elderly. 30 years experiences with excellent references. Please call 516-6884322

QUALIFIED & DEPENDABLE Nanny you can trust! I have over 23 years of experience. CPR Certified along with driver’s license. I have also worked in Garden City area for some time and am very familiar with the area. I’m ready, willing and able to work ASAP. Please call: 917-723-5789

PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail). Oh Most Beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine of Splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin assist me in this necessity. Oh Star of the Sea help me and show herein you are my Mother. Oh Mary Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth I beseech thee from the bottom of my heart to succor me this necessity (make request). There are none that can withstand your power. Oh show me herein you are my Mother.

Oh Mary conceived without sin pray for us who have recourse to Thee (three times). Oh Holy Mary I place this cause in your hands (three times). Thank you for your mercy to me and mine. Amen. This prayer must be said for three days and after three days your request will be granted. The prayer must be published. Grateful thanks. (L.B.)

MANHASSET PIZZERIA Full or Part Time Good Opportunity

Call John - 516-627-5280 SITUATION WANTED AIDE/CARE GIVER: CARING, EFFICIENT, RELIABLE Available Mon-Fri live in or Mon-Fri (nights) 10pm-7am to care for your sick or elderly loved one. Cooking, light housework, personal grooming, administer medications. 14 years experience. Just ended 7 years with previous patient. References available. Please Call 516-448-0502 CARE GIVER: NEED A COMPANION or nursing assistant for your loved ones at home or in a health care facility? Call 516-410-9943 for a NY State certified nursing assistant with excellent references !

CAREGIVER & CLEANING SERVICES Seeking position as Cleaning lady OR Caregiver (live out).

18 years experience in cleaning and home care. Licensed driver w/ own car. Excellent references available. English speaking. Please call 516-444-0823 ELDER CARE AVAILABLE Young woman seeking position to care for the elderly. Loving, caring, experienced 35 years. Excellent references. Call Sandra 516-299-6548 ELDER CARE AVAILABLE Live in/Live out, 10 yrs experience with excellent references. Will c o o k , clean, do laundry, etc. Please call Pauline 718-413-0941

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HOME HEALTH AIDE will take care of your loved one in their home. Experienced & honest. Licensed driver with own transportation. Call Flo 352-262-6970 HOME HEALTH CARE AIDE Irish trained woman with 10 years experience and excellent checkable references available. Honest and reliable. Licensed driver with own transportation. Please call 516383-7150 HOMECARE ATTENDANT European lady, Garden City resident, experienced, looking for part time job. 4-5 hours /day (morning) or full time live in. Excellent references.

Own transportation. Call Jeanette (516)741-6347 or 516-510-7271 MATURE CARING WOMAN seeks position in child care, elder care, housekeeping. Available full time, part time, live in, live out. Excellent references. Please call 516-5654802 NURSE’S AIDE COMPANION Seeking position to take care of elderly loved ones. Live in or out.

Great references. contact numbers: 516-937-8737 or 347-882-4753 CHILDCARE SERVICES NANNY / BABYSITTER Experienced Babysitter available FT/PT. Trustworthy, responsible, active, creative and fun! Child development background. Excellent references. Licensed driver. Call Doris 516-330-0230 or email: dorischris910@gmail.com NANNY AVAILABLE Hi Everyone.

My friend’s nanny is looking for a part time or full time position. I have know her for almost as long as I have lived in GC (15yrs). She drives and is great with all ages.

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PRAYER TO THE HOLY SPIRIT Holy Spirit thou who made me see everything and showed me the way to reach my ideals. Thou who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget the wrong that is done to me, and thou who art in all instances of my life with me. I thank thee for everything and confirm once more that I never want to be separated from you no matter how great material desire may be, I want to be with thee and my loved ones in Your perpetual glory. Thank You for your love towards me and my loved ones. Pray this prayer for 3 consecutive days. After 3rd day your wish will be granted no matter how difficult it may be. Promise to publish this dialogue as soon as your favor has been granted. (L.B.)

MARKETPLACE 2008 OPTI SAIL BOAT Great beginner sail boat for children. In excellent condition with all accessories included. Asking price $3,800 CONTACT: Connor 516739-2015 for details or email: connorcrawford31@gmail.com

MARKETPLACE INVITED ESTATE SALES BY TRACY JORDAN Looking to sell items from your home? Consider doing an Online Auction!

Online Auctions reach more interested buyers than tag sales and can often sell for more than what you would make at an estate or tag sale.

Invited Estate Sales by Tracy Jordan can do both! You can sell your items online reaching potential buyers locally or globally as well as hosting a private sale from your home! Let us guide you on what items to put in auction including furniture, housewares, decorative items, jewelry, collectibles, coins, artwork and anything else you may no longer want or need. Our services can help you to maximize your selling experience whether you are selling 1 item or 500 items.

We are a one stop service for all your needs when you are moving or selling a property! Selling, donating, discarding and cleaning out services can be done to meet your time frame with minimal stress.

Estate and Tag Sales Online Auctions Cleanout and Moving Services Home Staging Services Appraisals Contact for more info: info@invitedsales.com or Call: 516-279-6378 to schedule a consultation or receive more information. www.invitedsales.com PRIVACY HEDGES FALL BLOW OUT SALE. 6’ Arborvitae (Evergreen) reg. $149 NOW $75. Beautiful, nursery grown. FREE installation/ FREE delivery. Limited supply!

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WANTED TO BUY LOOKING TO BUY! Oriental items, clothing, art, old & modern furniture, estates, jewelry, silver, glassware, dishes, old photos, coins & stamps, flatware. Call George 718-386-1104 or 917-775-3048 TOP CASH PAID: JEWELRY, Furniture, Art, etc. Please call 718-598-3045 or 516-270-2128. www.iBuyAntiquesNYC.com

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TAG SALE *BROWSE *SHOP *CONSIGN A.T. STEWART EXCHANGE CONSIGNMENT SHOP China, Silver, Crystal, Jewelry, Artwork, Furniture, Antiques, Collectibles Tues-Fri 10-4 Sat 12-4 Every Tuesday: 10% Senior Citizen Discount.

All proceeds benefit The Garden City Historical Society 109 Eleventh Street Garden City 11530 516-746-8900 email: store@atstewartexchange.org www.gardencityhistoricalsociety. org MANHASSET: Fundraiser for Girl Scout Gold Award! Saturday, September 22nd from 10-2pm.

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GARAGE SALE GARDEN CITY Friday & Saturday September 21 & 22 10am to 4pm 44 Hilton Ave Ornaments, tools, housewares and much more !!

GARDEN CITY MULTI-FAMILY GARAGE SALE Saturday, Sept 22 10am to 3pm 103 Garden St. Furniture, home decor, kitchen electrics, arch salvage, sports equipment, costume jewelry, holiday decor, china, toys & more. NO EARLY BIRDS NO PREVIEWS

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ALL RUNNING or REPAIRABLE CARS/

PET SERVICES A GARDEN CITY ANIMAL LOVER doesn’t want to leave your precious pooch or fantastic feline alone all day. I’m reliable, dependable and will walk and feed your pet while you work or travel. Please call Cheryl at 516-971-3242 DO YOU HATE KENNELS? OR STRANGERS IN YOUR HOUSE? HOME AWAY FROM HOME will care for your dog in my Garden City home while you are away.

Dog walking also available. Pet CPR & first Aid Certified. Numerous referrals and references. Limited availability. Book early! Annmarie 516-775-4256

AUTOMOTIVE

AUTO SERVICES CAR DETAILING done at your home, includes cleaning of interior, vacuuming. Very reasonable.

Please call 516-373-5928

AUTOS WANTED DONATE YOUR CAR to Wheels For Wishes, benefitting Make-aWish. We offer free towing and your donation is 100% tax deductible.

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APARTMENT FOR RENT

GARDEN CITY BORDER APARTMENT: Huge, bright 2 bedroom$1725; studio $1385, 1 bath, dining area, gated parking, laundry, A/C. NO BROKER FEE, near LIRR. Available now. rentals@gardencityborder.com or 516-524-6965 (text or voice) GARDEN CITY SOUTH 1 BR Apt, lower level, near LIRR. Ideal for single person. $975/month + security. Utilities included. Non smoking, no pets. References needed. Call 516-837-7632 WILLISTON PARK: Beautiful 2 floor apartment for rent in home. Recently renovated, tons of charm, spacious dining room, high end appliances, fenced backyard, new bathrooms, second floor master suite, spacious closets. Two floor rental, two blocks from East Williston train, parking in front. 3 bedrooms, 3 bath, two floors, close to town. $3900 including utilities. Please call owner 917-301-5866

APARTMENT FOR RENT LYNBROOK 2 BR, Updated Bath, HW Floors, Brand New Kitchen, Small Deck off Living Room, Pet Friendly with One Parking Spot and Private Entrance. $1,950 plus utilities. Maureen Lyons, Broker Caruso & Boughton Realty 516-695-4492

CONDO/CO-OP FOR RENT ATRIUM PLAZA TOWNHOUSE 2 Bedroom, Living Room/Dining Area, wood floors, all new Kitchen, new Powder Room. 2nd floor: Master Bedroom en Suite new Bathroom, Bedroom all new Bathroom, Basement laundry new washer and dryer, EE garage one parking spot. $2,800/month. For appointments call: Carmel Quill, Broker 516-732-6049 THE WYNDHAM WEST GARDEN CITY 1 Bedroom Duplex: 1st floor: Living Room/Dining area, eff Kitchen, Powder Room. 2nd floor: Master Bedroom, Ensuite Marble Bathroom /Jacuzzi, laundry, 1 car garage with valet service. 24hr concierge, gym, aerobics room, indoor heated pool, bar-b-que area, exercise classes. $4,000/month For appointments call: Carmel Quill, Broker 516-732-6049

OFFICE SPACE MANHASSET: Two private offices (both with windows) plus reception area and private bath. Next to LIRR Port Washington branch 30 minutes to NYC. Parking (two) included at building and WIFI. Must see if you want an office location on the island convenient to NYC. In Manhasset business district area where restaurants and retail are close by. Call 516-650-9841 for more information.

LIST YOUR PROPERTY FOR RENT OR SALE HERE. CALL TO PLACE YOUR AD 516.307.1045

REAL ESTATE FOR SALE

CONDO/CO-OP FOR SALE GARDEN CITY Large One Bedroom Condo in the heart of downtown Garden City.

This 800 sq ft Condo boasts newly finished Hardwood Floors, Dining Room, brand new Bathroom & Kitchen with d/w. Low maintenance & taxes. By owner no broker. $569,000 Call: 646-499-1684

OPEN HOUSE AQUEBOGUE Sunday 9/23 1:003:00 87 Foxglove Row The Highlands. Stunning One of a Kind 2 Story Nestled Amidst the Golf Courses & Vineyards. 4 BRs, 3.5 Baths, Gourmet Kitchen, FDR, LR, Study, Great Room/Gas Fireplace set in stone wall, Sunroom, Loft, Sitting Room, Garage & Basement.

Master Suite on 1st floor. Must see! $729,000 Colony Realty, Dolores Peterson 631-413-7572

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BLUEPOINT WATERFRONT TOWNHOUSE Private Beach, Boat Slip, Pool, Clubhouse, Gym, Tennis, Florida Room, Fireplaces, Gated Community, $599K. Call owner

917-748-3621

JAMESPORT Saturday 9/22 1:00pm to 3:00pm 677 Herricks Lane Large Country Cape on landscaped acre. 4 BRs, 2.5 Baths, Kitchen/Dining Area, Formal LR, family Rm/fireplace. HW floors, Full Basement & attached 2 car garage. $649,000 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623

OPEN HOUSE JAMESPORT Sunday 9/23 11:00am to 1:00pm 16 SEACOVE LANE Elegant Custom Contemporary in Sea Cove Estates. Bay Beach Community. 3 BRs, 4 Baths, Spacious Open Floor Plan.

Vaulted Ceilings, HW Floors, Fireplace, Screened in Porch & ING Pool. Celebrate the beauty of the North Fork here with Friends & Family. Reduced! $749,000.

Colony Realty, Valerie Goode, 516-319-0106 LAUREL Saturday 9/22 11:00am to 1:00pm 3690 Peconic Bay Blvd Custom 3000 sf Ranch with Deeded Bay Beach Rights! 4 BRs, LR, FDR, Family Rm, EIK, Large Laundry Room. Walk Up Attic. Energy Efficient! $699,999 Colony Realty, Carll Austin 516-658-2623

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS AMBIANCE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES *Handyman & Remodeling *Kitchen Installations *Furniture Assembly *Finish Carpentry *Minor Electrical & Plumbing 25 year GC Resident Lic & Ins H18E2170000 Call BOB 516-741-2154 ARIS HOME IMPROVEMENT All phases of repairs inside and out Small or Large! Siding, Cement, Brick, Kitchen, Bathrooms, Extensions, Patios, Fencing, Porch, Basement, etc. Licensed and Insured. Call Aris or Vicky 516-406-1842 LAMPS FIXED $65 In home service. Handy Howard. 646-996-7628

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HOME IMPROVEMENTS CJM CONTRACTING, INC. Chris Mullins. Specializing in general contracting including churches and cathedrals. All renovations, expert leak repairs, dormers/extensions, bathrooms, kitchens, basements, carpentry, roofing, flat shingle, attics, masonry, stoops, brickwork, waterproofing, pointing, windows, power washing, plumbing, electric. Small jobs welcome.

Free estimates. Licensed/insured #H18C6020000. 516-428-5777 MASONRY All types of stonework Pavers, Retaining Walls, Belgium Block Patios, Foundations, Seal coating, Concrete and Asphalt driveways, Sidewalks, Steps. Free Estimates Fully Licensed & Insured #H2219010000 Boceski Masonry Louie 516-850-4886 ROOF LEAKS REPAIRED All types Roofing & flashing repairs, aluminum trim work and Gutter Clean Outs. Nassau Lic# H1859520000. B.C. Roofing & Siding, Inc. Text or call: 516-983-0860 SAFE BATHROOM RENOVATIONS in just one day! Update to safety now. Grab bars, no slip flooring & seated showers. Call for a free in home consultation 844-782-7096 SAVE ON UTILITY BILL WITH SOLAR! Strong return on investment; Safe for the Environment. Reliable Energy with Little or No Out of Pocket Costs. See your estimated savings today! 1-877-435-3660 Mon-Fri 12:00 to 8:00pm EST. SKY CLEAR WINDOW INC. Window Restorations, Outdated Hardware, skylights, Andersen Sashes, new storm windows, wood windows, chain/rope repairs, falling windows, fogged panes, mechanical repairs, wood repairs, restorations, all brands. Call Mr. Fagan, 45 years experience. 631-3857975 www.skyclearwindow.com rob@skyclearwindow.com

HEALTH & FITNESS Z ACUPUNCTURE & HERBAL HEALING ARTS Xiao Jun Zhou, L.Ac. NYS Licensed Acupuncturist/ M.D.China. U.S. National Board Certified Herbalist. 103 South Middle Neck Road, Great Neck, NY 11021 516-809-8999 AccuHerbZhou@gmail.com Insurance Accepted

PAINTING & PAPERHANGING INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PAINTING Plastering, Taping, Sheetrock Skim Cutting, Old Wood Refinish, Staining, Wallpaper Removal & Hanging, Paint Removal, Power Washing, Wood Replacement JOHN MIGLIACCIO Licensed & Insured #80422100000 Call John anytime: 516-901-9398 (Cell) 516-483-3669 (Office) JV PAINT HANDYMAN SERVICES Interior-Exterior Specialist Painting, Wallpapering, Plastering, Spackling, Staining, Power Washing. Nassau Lic#H3814310000 fully Insured Call John 516-741-5378 MICHELANGELO PAINTING & WALLPAPER Interior, Exterior, Plaster/Spackle, Light Carpentry, Decorative Moldings & Power Washing. Call: 516-328-7499

PARTY HELP LADIES & GENTLEMEN RELAX & ENJOY Your Next Party! Catering and Experienced Professional Services for Assisting with Preparation, Serving and Clean Up Before, During and After Your Party Bartenders Available. Call Kate at 516-248-1545

TUTORING

CLEANING

ITALIAN LANGUAGE TUTOR in Garden City for homework help, conversation and test prep. Available to work with middle schoolers, high schoolers or adults. Evenings and weekends. $80/hr; $40/half hour. Contact digliomc@aol.com

STRONG ARM CLEANING: Residential and commercial cleaning specialist, post construction clean ups, shipping and waxing floors, move ins and move outs.

Free estimates. Bonded and insured. 516-538-1125 www.strongarmcleaningny.com

MATH, SAT, ACT TUTOR: Algebra, Geometry, Algebra 2 plus Trig, Pre-Calc, AP Calculus. Norm 625-3314 ENGLISH, ACT, SAT TUTOR: 25+ year experience Critical Reading, Writing, Grammar, Essays. Lynne 625-3314 PRIVATE SPANISH TUTOR: Let me help fill the learning gap that hinders your child’s success in Spanish. William Cullen, M.A. Spanish. Cell/text 516-509-8174.

Email: wdctutor@aol.com PRIVATE TUTORING FOR GRADES K-6 Give your child a helping hand! Licensed NYC/ NYS Dept of Education teacher available to tutor students grades K-6. Contact Audrey Sullivan, M.S.Ed 347-628-8872 (voice/text) seguenow@aol.com TUTOR AVAILABLE NYS CERTIFIED TEACHER with permanent certification. 30+ years experience.

Degrees in elementary education, special education and educational administration. Looking to tutor your student in Math, Reading & Writing (K-8). Study/organizational skills. Call/text Laura 516-359-0749

SERVICES 1-866-We Junk It: All phases of rubbish removal & demolition.

Residential, commercial, construction sites, kitchens, bathrooms, clean-ups, attics, basements, floods, fires.

All size dumpsters. Same day service. Fully insured. Bob Cat Service. www.1866wejunkit.com 516-541-1557 A & J MOVING & STORAGE: Established 1971. Long Island and New York State specialists. Residential, Commercial, Piano & Organ experts. Boxes available. Free estimates. www.ajmoving.com 516-741-2657 114 Jericho Tpk, Mineola NYDOT# 10405 College Advisory Services, Inc. College Counseling. College selection, application and resume preparation, essay development, application submission, financial aid consultation. 30+ years experience. Art Mandel, former Director of Guidance, Roslyn Schools.

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INSTRUCTION

COLLEGE ARTS ADMISSIONS: College Counseling in the Visual and Performing Arts. Dance, Musical Theatre & Drama. Film, Instrumental & Vocal Music. Audio Recording & Production. Theatre Technology & Production. Visual & Graphic Arts. Resume, Essays, Repertoire Lists. Michele Zimmerman. 516-353-6255 CollegeArtsAdmissions@gmail.com www.

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PIANO LESSONS By Ira Baslow.

Experience the joy of playing the piano. Private lessons in your home, free no-obligation piano lesson, all levels, all styles, all ages. Beginners a specialty. 516-312-1054 www.iwantmypianolessons.com

COMPLETE JUNK REMOVAL/ DEMOLITION SERVICE: Strong Arm Contracting Inc. We haul anything and everything. Entire contents of home or office. We clean it up and take it away. Residential/ Commercial. Bonded/Insured. Free estimates. 516-538-1125

WILSON CERTIFIED tutor available to motivate and work with your elementary-middle school aged child. Reading, math, writing, executive functioning (study/organizational)skills. 30+ years special education experience. Contact Michelle at shellycotter112@gmail. com or 516-428-1427

CLEANING

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Anti-bullying county website Continued from Page 74 The coalition has multiple initiatives including subsidized therapy for bullying victims and support for schools to develop antibullying programs and assemblies.

Salamone thought that a digital resource would be helpful for young people hesitant to come forward with their struggles.

“For many of us who grew up experiencing bullying, myself included, there were few resources about how to best support the child and address the bullying behavior,” he said.

Shayna Sakhai, 12, decided to raise money for the organization as a “mitzvah” project while

she prepares for her upcoming bat mitzvah.

“As a middle school student, I see kids do or say hurtful things to others,” she said at the news conference.

Sakhai sold bracelets she created with the inscription “Be kind. Be positive. Be confident. Be you.”

She also held a fundraising event at the Bounce! trampoline center in Syosset and plans to donate 10 percent of her bat mitzvah gift money to the coalition.

“As long as we have kids like her working for us to help us, we’re going to be just fine in this county,” said Nassau County Police Commissioner Patrick Ryder.

Install of LED lights in NHP Continued from Page 74 But it also comes as a Great Neck resident’s lawsuit against the Village of Great Neck may move forward. In that suit, she claims a light fixture shining into her home has robbed her of the use of her home and that she wants an injunction against it.

According to the American Medical Association, some LED lights emit high amounts of blue light that appears white and can, in turn, create nighttime glare, suppress melatonin at night, and affect the circadian rhythm.

Among its recommendations are minimizing blue light, shielding fixtures and using 3000K lights and

lower.

Jesse Scott, a New York Power Authority representative working with Kings Point, when asked about the perceived health effects of LED lights, said that a study done by the medical association had worried people because of an impact on the circadian rhythm and general health.

However, that study looked at prolonged and direct exposure – not how the LED streetlights are typically used, he said.

“When they’re designed properly, LED light is very directional, and it’s supposed to illuminate the roadway for safety, for pedestrians, for vehicles,” Scott said.

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Post women’s rugby: a 2nd season Challenge to blend team with players eager to play but lacking experience in sport

BY I DA Y N N E R LAGERQVIST The LIU Post women’s rugby team is entering its second year on campus with six new recruits, strong bonds and leadership that will take them through their second season as a NCAA team.

Standing at the back of the Pratt Recreation Center on the LIU Post campus in Brookville in early September, laughter and a whistle can be heard from the

right corner of the practicing fields; the women’s rugby team is in the middle of its practice.

In the team’s first games of the season, they won against Castleton University on Sept. 2, 34-26, and lost against Molloy College on Sept. 8, 36-0.

Surprisingly, half of the team’s 14 players are new to the sport, according to the team’s head coach, John Royal. This is the team’s biggest challenge, but Royal pointed out two elements that they are working to

improve. “We are still!a work!in progress when it comes to fundamental skills and!game management,” he said. Team member Chanel Lubsey, a freshman film major, agrees. “Because we have some players [who] are fully brand new to the game, we just need to strengthen the general background knowledge of how to play,” she said.

In all team sports, connections between players are of great importance and when it comes to a rough sport like

Head coach John Royal talking to his players

rugby this becomes even more significant. The bonds between the players are one of the team’s biggest strengths. Frankie Ferrara, a senior health science major, pointed out the team’s strong ability to be there for each other. “It’s a rough sport so you have to be close with your team. We work really well together and we can really rely on each other. Even if it’s outside of rugby, if something happens we are always there to pick each other up,” Ferrara said.

Each team member has her own unique background. “How we just all come together is wonderful. Each one of us has something different that we bring to the team and I feel like that is unique,” Nickala Ste-

phens, a freshman pre-medical science major, said.

In the team’s second season, Royal has a clear goal.

“My goal for this group is to play! smart, intelligent rugby, to show! excellence! in the classroom! while setting an example of sportsmanship and leadership!both!on and off the field.” The team’s next game is on Sept. 23, when The Pioneers welcome Colby-Sawyer College to their home field.

This article was originally published in the Pioneer, the award-winning student newspaper of LIU Post, www.liupostpioneer.com, and is republished here

by Blank Slate Media with the permission of the Pioneer.

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Cancer center to offer programs for kids Founded in 2003, the Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center has since expanded to cater to specific populations and now includes: four discussion groups, a dozen fitness classes, an annual offsite retreat, counseling, workshops on topics ranging from nutrition to environmental risk factors to employment after a diagnosis, and a family support program designed for children.

Robyn Jaslow, a cancer survivor and founder of Go With Courage, identified the need to service children with either a parent or sibling with cancer because of her own battle with cancer.

The JCC’s program, We’ve Got Your Back, was established in 2015 in partnership with Go With Courage with the goal of

being “a respite for the caregiver, a release and a support system for the child, and a gift for the ill family member who could breathe knowing that their child was in the best hands at Sid Jacobson JCC,” said Jaslow.

We’ve Got Your Back helps children whose parent or sibling is undergoing treatment, with meals, after-school homework help, recreation, and other needs identified while also offering respite to the parents.

The We’ve Got Your Back After-School Program will launch on Oct. 9.

Also designed for children ages 5-12 whose parent or sibling has a cancer diagnosis, these participants will assemble at the JCC to share and learn life skills

alongside peers who are also facing similar circumstances.

The program assists children with homework time, therapeutic playtime and dinner. With the use of play and art, children will acquire tools on how to cope with their family member’s cancer diagnosis.

Randy Hight, director of the Nancy Marx Cancer Wellness Center, saw a need to expand on the original program by “giving children a safe space to learn ways to cope with the changes in their family’s dynamic while having fun. The program will also give parents time to either care for themselves or their ailing child.”

Catherine P., one of of the participating family members lauded the program, which arranged for their son to attend

summer camp while she underwent treatment for cancer.

“The support system required while undergoing treatment is complex, especially as parents,” she said. “While the best medical team is important, of equal importance is the support system required for your children. The We’ve Got Your Back program has been an essential spoke in our family plan. My son had an absolute blast this summer at camp thanks to the community of caring counselors, diverse activities and fun-themed days that kept him happy and busy so that I could focus on treatment.”

For more information about the program, visit sjjcc.org/cancerwellness or call 516-484-1545 ext. 213.

Local students making college news Assumption College Haley Bellomo, of Port Washington, is one of 10 students spending the fall semester abroad at Assumption College’s Rome Campus, where the city and country of Italy become a living classroom.

McDaniel College Freshman Kiera Ackerina of Carle Place was awarded the $100K Educator’s Legacy Scholarship.

Children with a parent or guardian who has at least four years of current and consecutive full time employment at a K-12 school or community college

can apply for this guaranteed scholarship to attend McDaniel College. Any service qualifies, such as teachers, administrators, counselors, nurses or support staff, etc.

New York Institute of Technology NYIT graduate student Joseph Sassoon of Great Neck was among the students causing a flutter of activity at NYIT’s Harry J. Schure Hall this past summer.

Sassoon, who is studying bioengineering at NYIT’s College of Engineering

and Computing Sciences, collaborated with students from Paris’ CESI Graduate School of Engineering, at the Integrated Medical Systems Lab (IMS Lab) at NYIT under the supervision of Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering Aydin Farajidavar, Ph.D. Colby College Matthew Gawley" has enrolled at the"Waterville, Maine school this"fall."

A graduate of Paul D Schreiber Senior High, he is the son of Steven and Pamela Gawley of Port Washington.

New York National Guard

The following members of the New York Army National Guard" received promotions"in recognition of their capabilities for additional responsibility and leadership.

Liliam Sotomayormora from Mineola and assigned to the Company H (Forward Support Company Infantry), 427th Brigade Support Battalion received a promotion to the rank of Sergeant.

Safwan Khan from New Hyde Park and assigned to the 442nd Military Police Company received a promotion to the rank of Private First Class.

Program awards Phillips

The Nurse-Family Partnership, a national program serving first-time moms and their children living in poverty, has awarded State Sen. Elaine Phillips the Force for Good Public Policy Award.

Phillips worked to increase funding for the program in this year’s State Budget, and was successful in increasing the appropriation from $3 million last year to $3.8 million. The added funding will provide an additional

175 first-time mothers statewide with evidence-based nurse home visiting services. Phillips has also attended local graduation ceremonies for first-time mothers taking part in the program.

“The Nurse Family Partnership plays an integral role in many communities here on Long Island and provides vital services to low-income teens and first-time pregnant women,” said Phillips. “The education and knowledge provided by the

nurses is immeasurable and has helped thousands of women give their children the best possible start to life. I am proud to support NFP’s many efforts and am truly humbled to receive this award from such a wonderful organization.”

“The efforts of Senator Phillips will change the lives of vulnerable families across New York State and create the foundations for successful families for generations to come,” said Kelly Headrick, National Director of Advocacy & State Government Relations at Nurse-Family Partnership. “Her leadership and foresight truly make them a powerful Force for Good in their communities.”

Nurse-Family Partnership was established in New York in 2003 and has served more than 17,500 families in twelve counties. The Nurse-Family Partnership Force for Good Public Policy Award recognizes elected officials for making a difference for families in poverty.

St. Francis Prep to host open house On Saturday, Oct. 13, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.,"St. Francis Preparatory School will host its annual Open House for prospective students and their families.

There will be auditorium and departmental classroom presentations.

Tours, led by students and teachers, will take place every 15 minutes.

Attendees will be able to experience the high school’s new facilities.

There will also be a financial aid room for families to explore options that will assist in attending Prep.

Interested participants can register online at https:// sfponline.schooladminonline. com/portal/new_inquiry.

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